Crime in Wybunbury, Cheshire East: statistics, rates and trends
146 crimes were recorded in Wybunbury, Cheshire East in the 12 months to August 2026, 27.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wybunbury, Cheshire East at a glance
- Crime trends in Wybunbury, Cheshire East
- Types of crime in Wybunbury, Cheshire East
- Wybunbury, Cheshire East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wybunbury, Cheshire East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wybunbury, Cheshire East
- Demographics of Wybunbury, Cheshire East
- Questions about crime in Wybunbury, Cheshire East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (71), anti-social behaviour (15) and public order (15) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,831st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Wybunbury, Cheshire East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 146 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 27.2 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,369 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wybunbury, Cheshire East peaked in the year to August 2025 (149 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (84). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 39%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 146 | 27.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 149 | 27.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 128 | 23.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 99 | 18.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 84 | 15.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 140 | 26.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 113 | 21.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 113 | 21.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 105 | 19.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 20 |
| June 2026 | 11 |
| May 2026 | 7 |
| April 2026 | 15 |
| March 2026 | 6 |
| February 2026 | 12 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 10 |
| November 2025 | 12 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (61% below) was well below it.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 71 | 13.2 | 34.2 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 15 | 2.8 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Public order | 15 | 2.8 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Burglary | 12 | 2.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 1.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 9 | 1.7 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other theft | 4 | 0.7 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Drugs | 3 | 0.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 2 | 0.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Wybunbury, Cheshire East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Wybunbury, Cheshire East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington | 279 | 42.5 | +56% |
| Willaston and Rope | 240 | 37.2 | +37% |
| Crewe South | 1,463 | 111.3 | +309% |
| Wistaston | 444 | 45.4 | +67% |
| Crewe West | 1,165 | 106.3 | +291% |
| Haslington | 405 | 41.9 | +54% |
| Nantwich South and Stapeley | 637 | 65.1 | +139% |
| Crewe Central | 1,427 | 169.8 | +524% |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Wybunbury, Cheshire East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Marshfern Place” (10).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Marshfern Place | 10 |
| On or near Sundew Road | 9 |
| On or near Parking Area | 8 |
| On or near Churchfields | 7 |
| On or near Snape Lane | 7 |
| On or near Abbey Park Way | 6 |
| On or near Nursery Close | 6 |
| On or near Brackenwood Mews | 5 |
| On or near Gorsty Hill Close | 5 |
| On or near Wrinehill Road | 5 |
Of the 131 crimes in Wybunbury, Cheshire East with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 15 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 49 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 37 | 28.2% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 12 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 11 | 8.4% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 6.9% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 3.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 2.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 2 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Wybunbury, Cheshire East has an estimated population of 5,369 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (3.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (2.7%, against 17.1%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.9%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wybunbury, Cheshire East average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wybunbury, Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 3.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 84.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 2.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wybunbury, Cheshire East a safe place to live?
Wybunbury, Cheshire East recorded 27.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,831st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wybunbury, Cheshire East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 71 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (15).
Is crime in Wybunbury, Cheshire East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wybunbury, Cheshire East was down 2% on the year before: 146 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 149 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wybunbury, Cheshire East?
About 5,369 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wybunbury, Cheshire East?
Wybunbury, Cheshire East is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.