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Crime in Wilmslow

Wilmslow had 369 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 54.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 16th of 46 Cheshire East areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% above the middle Cheshire East area. Crime was down 1% on the three months before.

SK9, Cheshire East · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wilmslow

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54.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
16 of 46Cheshire East rank1st is the highest rate
-1%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common151 in 3 months

Month by month

123 Mar 127 Apr 123 May 102 Jun 142 Jul 125 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wilmslow. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence15141%
anti-social behaviour5314%
public order4512%
criminal damage359%
theft267%
shoplifting185%
burglary123%
drugs103%

Wilmslow against Cheshire East

TypeWilmslow per 1,000Middle Cheshire East areaChange
Violence22.419▼ 8%
Burglary1.81.8▼ 33%
Vehicle crime10.9–
Anti-social behaviour7.95.2▲ 23%
Theft and robbery4.63.5▲ 11%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Styal71.9▲ 22%
Wilmslow54.8▼ 1%
Alderley Edge52.70%
Dean Row38.9▼ 21%
Chorley27.7▲ 160%
See every Cheshire East area ranked on the crime in Cheshire East page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Wilmslow a safe area?

Wilmslow had about 54.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 16 of 46 Cheshire East areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wilmslow?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (151), followed by anti-social behaviour (53) and public order (45).