Wilmslow Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Wilmslow’s August 2023 crime profile revealed a notable balance between property and violent crime, with the latter accounting for 39 incidents—just one more than the 34 property-related crimes recorded. This near-parity, however, does not overshadow the area’s overall crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents, which remains 51.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (39 cases) over other categories highlights a persistent challenge, though this type of crime is still 43% below the national average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences, both significantly lower than UK rates, suggest a community where such disturbances are less frequent. Seasonal factors may have influenced these patterns: August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and empty homes, which could partly explain the modest rise in burglary risks. However, the absence of major spikes in property crime—despite these conditions—points to effective local measures or community engagement that mitigate risks. The breakdown also shows a marked decline in shoplifting, from 13 incidents in July to six in August, a trend that may reflect heightened retail security or changing consumer behaviour during the summer. These findings underscore Wilmslow’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Cheshire East, where crime prevention efforts appear to be yielding tangible results, even as local dynamics continue to shape the crime picture.

August 2023 saw a 100% increase in robbery, rising from zero to one incident, a stark contrast to the 53.8% drop in shoplifting, which fell from 13 to six. This shift in crime mix, with violent crime (39 incidents) slightly outpacing property crime (34 incidents), suggests a combination of local dynamics and seasonal factors. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 39.0% of total crimes and 43% below the UK average. The sharp decline in vehicle crime (-71.4%) may reflect heightened police presence or seasonal changes in parking patterns. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both fell significantly below UK averages, indicating a community environment where such disturbances are less prevalent than in many other parts of the country.

Wilmslow's August 2023 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marked a 21.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.0 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. This reduction aligns with the area’s consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, Wilmslow recorded approximately three crimes per day in August, a figure that, while low, highlights the need for continued vigilance. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 255 residents, illustrating the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When contextualised against the local population of 25,486, this monthly exposure underscores the area’s safety relative to both national benchmarks and its own historical trends. The decline in vehicle crime (-71.4%) and shoplifting (-53.8%) suggests potential improvements in community policing or increased awareness during the summer months, though these shifts remain consistent with broader patterns observed in similar urban centres.