Crime in Holmes Chapel: statistics, rates and trends
203 crimes were recorded in Holmes Chapel in the 12 months to August 2026, 29.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Holmes Chapel
- Questions about crime in Holmes Chapel
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (102), public order (21) and anti-social behaviour (19) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,374th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Holmes Chapel | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 203 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 29.3 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,930 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Holmes Chapel peaked in the year to August 2021 (445 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (47). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 203 | 29.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 231 | 33.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 238 | 34.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 47 | 6.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 85 | 12.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 445 | 64.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 371 | 53.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 345 | 49.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 351 | 50.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 20 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (57% below) and public order (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, violence and sexual offences fell from 139 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 102 | 14.7 | 34.2 | -27% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 19 | 2.7 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.2 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.4 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 6 | 0.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 6 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 5 | 0.7 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Dane Valley is the one area listed within Holmes Chapel, with 28.0 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dane Valley | Neighbourhood | 10,887 | 305 | 28.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 47% of the crime recorded in Holmes Chapel over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (25).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 25 |
| On or near Supermarket | 13 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 12 |
| On or near Selkirk Drive | 11 |
| On or near Alumbrook Avenue | 6 |
| On or near Hawthorn Villas | 6 |
| On or near Holly Close | 6 |
| On or near Thatch Close | 6 |
| On or near Bessancourt | 5 |
| On or near Broad Lane | 5 |
Of the 184 crimes in Holmes Chapel with a recorded outcome, 18% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 19 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 46.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 33 | 17.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 5.4% | 1.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 4.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 4.9% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 2.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 1.1% | 0.6% |
Holmes Chapel has an estimated population of 6,930 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (7.5%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (33%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Holmes Chapel average decile 9.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Holmes Chapel | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 33.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 44.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 82.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Holmes Chapel a safe place to live?
Holmes Chapel recorded 29.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,374th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Holmes Chapel?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 102 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (21).
Is crime in Holmes Chapel going up or down?
Recorded crime in Holmes Chapel was down 12% on the year before: 203 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 231 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Holmes Chapel?
About 6,930 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Holmes Chapel?
Holmes Chapel 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.