Wilmslow Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Wilmslow’s September 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents is 48.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast that underscores the area’s generally low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 43.7% of all reported incidents, yet they remain 31% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may be partly explained by the area’s character as a built-up region within Cheshire East, where a mix of residential and commercial zones could influence the types of crimes reported. The seasonal context of September—marked by the return of students to schools and universities—may have contributed to the prominence of violence and sexual offences, as well as the rise in public order offences. However, the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the national average, a trend that could be linked to factors such as effective local policing, community cohesion, or the area’s relatively low population density. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, are also below UK averages, with shoplifting at 0.4 per 1,000 (41% below the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000) and burglary at 0.1 per 1,000 (68% below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000). These figures suggest that property-related offences are not a major concern in Wilmslow, due to the presence of well-lit public spaces, community surveillance initiatives, or the area’s economic stability. The lower rates of anti-social behaviour—74% below the UK average—further reinforce the notion that Wilmslow is a relatively safe and orderly environment. increase in public order offences highlights the need for continued vigilance during transitional periods like September. Overall, the data illustrates a community that, while not immune to crime, maintains a consistently lower rate than the national average, reflecting a combination of geographic, demographic, and policy-driven factors.

September 2024 saw a 400% increase in 'Other crime' and a 100% rise in bicycle theft, both of which point to shifting patterns in reported offences. This surge in 'Other crime'—from 1 to 5 cases—suggests either an uptick in unclassified or emerging types of crime, or potentially a change in reporting practices. Meanwhile, burglary decreased by 57.1% (from 7 to 3 cases), a drop that may be linked to targeted local initiatives or seasonal factors such as the closure of summer vacation properties. Public order offences also rose by 71.4% (from 7 to 12 cases), a trend that could be influenced by the back-to-school period and the influx of students into the area. Violence and sexual offences—accounting for 43.7% of all crimes—remain 31% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s lower population density and strong community engagement. These changes highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns and the importance of contextualising local data within broader national trends.

Wilmslow's September 2024 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 6.5% decline from the previous month’s 4.3 per 1,000, reflecting a continuing downward trend. This rate translates to roughly 3 crimes reported per day across the built-up area, a figure that underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile compared to the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 247 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in terms of population scale. When compared to the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, Wilmslow’s rate is 48.1% below, a gap that highlights the area’s consistent performance in maintaining lower crime levels. This contrast is amplified by the fact that several crime categories—such as anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime—are significantly below UK averages, suggesting that local factors, such as community policing or demographic characteristics, may contribute to this divergence. The daily crime context, while low, remains a reminder that even small numbers can represent meaningful events for residents, particularly in areas where crime is rare.