Crime in Alsager: statistics, rates and trends
949 crimes were recorded in Alsager in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Alsager at a glance
- Crime trends in Alsager
- Types of crime in Alsager
- Alsager compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Alsager
- Streets with the most crime in Alsager
- What happened after crimes were reported in Alsager
- Population and deprivation in Alsager
- Questions about crime in Alsager
- About this data
949 crimes were recorded in Alsager in the 12 months to July 2026, 58.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 16% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 410 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Alsager has the 992nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Alsager | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 949 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.7 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,173 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Alsager was highest in the year to July 2026 (949 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (198). Over the whole period it rose 15%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 949 | 58.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 820 | 50.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 891 | 55.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 198 | 12.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 319 | 19.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 913 | 56.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 836 | 51.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 914 | 56.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 826 | 51.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 107 |
| June 2026 | 96 |
| May 2026 | 109 |
| April 2026 | 80 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 65 |
| January 2026 | 51 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 55 |
| October 2025 | 61 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
| August 2025 | 91 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Alsager over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+100%) and criminal damage and arson (+35%). The largest falls were in drugs (-40%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 410 | 25.4 | 0.74 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 119 | 7.4 | 0.48 | +18% |
| Public order | 111 | 6.9 | 1.03 | +23% |
| Other theft | 67 | 4.1 | 0.65 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 62 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +35% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 2.7 | 0.33 | +100% |
| Burglary | 36 | 2.2 | 0.63 | +29% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.5 | 0.73 | +32% |
| Drugs | 21 | 1.3 | 0.40 | -40% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.3 | 0.26 | +62% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.9 | 0.89 | +56% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.7 | 0.90 | +500% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.18 | +300% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Alsager
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Alsager recorded 410 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (25.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 43.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Alsager
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Alsager recorded 119 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Alsager
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Alsager recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 11.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Alsager
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Alsager recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Alsager
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Alsager recorded 62 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Alsager
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Alsager recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Alsager
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Alsager recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Alsager
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Alsager recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Alsager
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Alsager recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Alsager
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Alsager recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Alsager
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Alsager recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Alsager
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Alsager recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Alsager
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Alsager recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Alsager
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Alsager recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Alsager, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Alsager.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Alsager |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kidsgrove | 1,377 | 88.4 | +51% |
| Sandbach | 893 | 67.7 | +15% |
| Elworth | 317 | 39.6 | -32% |
| Crewe | 8,102 | 106.1 | +81% |
| Biddulph | 1,288 | 78.3 | +33% |
| Shavington | 288 | 43.8 | -25% |
| Newcastle-under-Lyme | 8,214 | 103.5 | +76% |
| Congleton | 2,329 | 70.1 | +19% |
1 areas within Alsager, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Alsager had the highest rate (57.7 per 1,000) and Alsager the lowest (57.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsager | Neighbourhood | 14,741 | 851 | 57.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Alsager over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Supermarket | 53 |
| On or near Longview Avenue | 34 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Percy James Close | 30 |
| On or near Moorhouse Avenue | 29 |
| On or near Audley Road | 27 |
| On or near Green Drive | 27 |
| On or near Moss Fields | 26 |
| On or near Woodland Court | 22 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Alsager over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 355 | 37.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 210 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 120 | 12.6% |
| Not recorded | 119 | 12.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 48 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 33 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 1.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Alsager has an estimated population of 16,173. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Alsager sits in decile 8.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Alsager |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 78.7% |
| Social rented homes | 11.0% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.1 |
Is Alsager a safe place to live?
Alsager recorded 58.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Alsager?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 410 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (119).
Is crime in Alsager going up or down?
Recorded crime in Alsager was up 16% on the year before: 949 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 820 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Alsager?
Alsager is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Alsager. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.