Crime in Holmes Chapel: statistics, rates and trends
199 crimes were recorded in Holmes Chapel in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Holmes Chapel at a glance
- Crime trends in Holmes Chapel
- Types of crime in Holmes Chapel
- Holmes Chapel compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Holmes Chapel
- Streets with the most crime in Holmes Chapel
- What happened after crimes were reported in Holmes Chapel
- Population and deprivation in Holmes Chapel
- Questions about crime in Holmes Chapel
- About this data
199 crimes were recorded in Holmes Chapel in the 12 months to July 2026, 28.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 101 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Holmes Chapel has the 1,393rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Holmes Chapel | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 199 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 28.7 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,930 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Holmes Chapel was highest in the year to July 2021 (459 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (30). Over the whole period it fell 49%, 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 | 199 | 28.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 230 | 33.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 243 | 35.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 30 | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 99 | 14.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 459 | 66.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 361 | 52.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 342 | 49.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 387 | 55.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 19 |
| June 2026 | 20 |
| May 2026 | 19 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 24 |
| February 2026 | 15 |
| January 2026 | 10 |
| December 2025 | 17 |
| November 2025 | 10 |
| October 2025 | 19 |
| September 2025 | 13 |
| August 2025 | 16 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Holmes Chapel 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 101 | 14.6 | 0.43 | -27% |
| Public order | 23 | 3.3 | 0.50 | +77% |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.2 | 0.34 | +36% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 14 | 2.0 | 0.13 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 1.7 | 0.26 | +0% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 0.48 | +133% |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 0.26 | -25% |
| Burglary | 5 | 0.7 | 0.20 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 0.74 | -17% |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 0.09 | -50% |
| Vehicle crime | 4 | 0.6 | 0.12 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.18 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.09 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Holmes Chapel
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Holmes Chapel recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 50.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Holmes Chapel
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Holmes Chapel recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Holmes Chapel
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Holmes Chapel recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Holmes Chapel
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Holmes Chapel recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Holmes Chapel
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Holmes Chapel recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Holmes Chapel
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Holmes Chapel recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Holmes Chapel
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Holmes Chapel recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Holmes Chapel
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Holmes Chapel recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Holmes Chapel
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Holmes Chapel recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Holmes Chapel
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Holmes Chapel recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Holmes Chapel
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Holmes Chapel recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Holmes Chapel
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Holmes Chapel recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Holmes Chapel
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Holmes Chapel recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Holmes Chapel, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Holmes Chapel.
1 areas within Holmes Chapel, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Dane Valley had the highest rate (27.9 per 1,000) and Dane Valley the lowest (27.9). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Valley | Neighbourhood | 10,887 | 304 | 27.9 |
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 Holmes Chapel over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Supermarket | 12 |
| On or near Selkirk Drive | 12 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 11 |
| On or near Rees Crescent | 8 |
| On or near Bessancourt | 7 |
| On or near Holly Close | 6 |
| On or near Broad Lane | 6 |
| On or near Alumbrook Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Thatch Close | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Holmes Chapel 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 | 87 | 43.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 30 | 15.1% |
| Under investigation | 24 | 12.1% |
| Not recorded | 14 | 7.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 4.0% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 3.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 3.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 1.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 1.5% |
Holmes Chapel has an estimated population of 6,930. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Holmes Chapel sits in decile 9.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Holmes Chapel |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 |
Is Holmes Chapel a safe place to live?
Holmes Chapel recorded 28.7 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 Holmes Chapel?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (23).
Is crime in Holmes Chapel going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holmes Chapel was down 13% on the year before: 199 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 230 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Holmes Chapel?
Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.