Wilmslow Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Wilmslow, there were 3.5 reported crimes in December 2024 — a figure 50.7% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 3 crimes occurring in the area, with the likelihood of any single resident experiencing a crime being approximately 1 in 290 over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (42.1% of total), followed by public order issues (12.5%) and criminal damage (9.1%). These figures sit significantly below national averages, with violent crimes alone 41% below the UK rate for this category. Seasonal factors likely influenced the pattern, as December typically brings increased foot traffic from Christmas shopping, darker evenings, and holiday-related absences from homes. The balance between property and violent crimes showed a notable shift compared to other months, with violent crime making up over 40% of all incidents — a higher proportion than usual for this time of year. This may partly reflect the impact of seasonal events on public spaces, though the overall low crime rate suggests effective local policing or community resilience. The relatively low levels of property crime, particularly shoplifting (82% below UK average), could indicate strong retail security measures or a lower density of high-risk commercial areas compared to other regions.

December 2024 saw a 24.2% drop in Wilmslow’s overall crime rate compared to November, with the monthly figure falling from 4.6 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. Among the most significant changes, shoplifting increased by 100% — rising from 1 to 2 incidents — a small but notable shift that may reflect seasonal retail activity. Conversely, other theft plummeted by 66.7%, from 12 to 4 incidents, possibly due to heightened security measures during the festive period. Vehicle crime also rose by 33.3%, suggesting either increased vehicle-related activity or a specific incident affecting this category. On the UK comparison front, violent crimes remained 41% below national averages, with public order offences 11% below and anti-social behaviour 68% below — the largest gap for this category. The only exception was bicycle theft, which sat exactly at the UK average, though this category’s low overall numbers (2 incidents) mean the difference is statistically negligible. These figures illustrate a mixed picture: while violent crime remains a prominent concern, the overall crime environment in Wilmslow appears significantly safer than the national average, with most categories showing substantial underperformance relative to UK benchmarks.

Wilmslow’s December 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marked a 24.2% decrease from November’s 4.6 per 1,000 — a drop that, while modest, suggests sustained improvements in local crime prevention. When compared to the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, this places Wilmslow in a safer position, with residents facing approximately half the risk of experiencing a crime than the national average. On a daily basis, the area saw an average of 3 crimes per day in December, a figure that, while seemingly high, must be contextualised against the town’s population of 25,486. Over the course of the month, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 290 residents — a rate that, while not negligible, is far below the UK’s broader context. This population-scaled perspective highlights the relative safety of Wilmslow, where the likelihood of a resident being directly affected by crime remains comparatively low. The month-on-month decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as the waning of holiday-related activity or the impact of targeted policing efforts during December. However, the persistent gap between Wilmslow’s rates and the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local strategies in maintaining a lower crime environment, despite the challenges posed by the festive season.