Alsager Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Alsager's crime profile in October 2025, accounting for 42.6% of all reported incidents. With a total of 61 crimes recorded, the area maintained a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 residents—46.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends highlights Alsager's relatively low crime environment, though the dominance of violent crime suggests targeted challenges requiring attention. The breakdown reveals a mix of property and violent crimes, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences also contributing significantly. Seasonal factors, including the transition to darker evenings and Halloween, likely influenced crime patterns, though the absence of a sharp increase in theft-related incidents is notable. Violence and sexual offences, at 1.8 per 1,000 residents, remain 32% below the UK average for this category, indicating a community where violent crime, while present, is less prevalent than in other regions. Property crimes, though lower in volume, still accounted for 16.4% of total incidents, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences closely following. The relatively low rates of vehicle crime (76% below UK average) and shoplifting (84% below) may reflect a combination of local policing efforts and the area's character as a built-up area with limited commercial density. However, the presence of public order offences 32% above the UK average suggests potential challenges in managing community interactions during peak times. This data underscores the need for a nuanced approach to crime prevention, balancing targeted interventions for violent crime with community engagement strategies to address anti-social behaviour.

October 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with anti-social behaviour doubling from 5 to 10 incidents, a 100% increase. This surge may be linked to Halloween-related activity or changes in local community dynamics. Conversely, burglary dropped by 90% (from 10 to 1), likely reflecting improved security measures or seasonal inactivity in high-risk areas. The possession of weapons category also rose sharply by 100%, increasing from 0 to 1 incident, a change that warrants cautious monitoring. Violent crimes remained the dominant category, contributing 42.6% of all reported incidents—32% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This suggests a localised focus on addressing violent crime, possibly through community initiatives or targeted policing efforts. The drugs category also saw a 50% increase, moving from 2 to 3 incidents, which may indicate evolving patterns in substance-related crime.

Alsager's crime rate in October 2025 (4.1 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 9.1% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.5 per 1,000, indicating a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that aligns with the low overall rate. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 243 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively safe environment compared to the UK average. This rate is further contextualised by the population of 14,798, with the low crime count suggesting a community where incidents are infrequent and likely isolated. The shift in crime mix from September to October includes notable reductions in burglary and other theft, which may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and Halloween-related activity patterns. However, the absence of a UK daily crime comparison means these figures remain specific to Alsager's demographic and geographic context.