Wilmslow Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Wilmslow's crime profile in November 2025 reveals a combination of local and national trends, with the area maintaining a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents—35.6% below the UK average. Violence and sexual offences, the most prevalent category (46.7% of all crimes), saw a significant increase, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night. This rise, combined with a 300% jump in criminal damage and arson, suggests that local pressures may be intensifying during the transition into winter. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the sharp increase in violence contrasts with persistent below-average rates for anti-social behaviour (62% below) and shoplifting (52% below), indicating a mixed picture of crime dynamics. The area's lower rates for property crimes, including burglary (33% below UK average) and vehicle crime (100% below), reflect its character as a relatively affluent built-up area with strong community engagement. These patterns align with Wilmslow's identity as a commuter town within Cheshire East, where property crime is less prevalent than in more densely populated urban centres. However, the rise in violent crime underscores the need for vigilance, particularly in areas with high foot traffic or during events that draw large crowds.

Violence and sexual offences surged by 24.4% in November 2025, rising from 45 to 56 incidents. This increase aligns with the seasonal context of darker evenings and major events like Bonfire Night, which may have contributed to heightened public gatherings. Simultaneously, criminal damage and arson incidents spiked by 300%, jumping from 3 to 12 cases—a dramatic shift that deserves closer attention. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 50%, from 6 to 9 incidents, suggesting growing tensions in local communities. While violent crime remains 14% below the UK average, drug-related offences are 11% above the national benchmark, highlighting a unique local challenge. These trends contrast with sharp declines in vehicle crime (-75%) and shoplifting (-46.2%), which may reflect seasonal changes in retail activity and improved security measures during the Black Friday shopping period.

Wilmslow's crime rate in November 2025 rose 9.0% from 4.3 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents, marking the first increase in a year. This brings the monthly crime rate to 4 crimes per day on average. below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 212 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the area’s population of 25,486. While the rate has increased, the overall profile still shows Wilmslow as significantly safer than the UK average, with violent crime rates 14% below national levels. The rise in violence and sexual offences, coupled with a 300% jump in criminal damage and arson, suggests emerging local pressures that may be exacerbated by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Bonfire Night events. These trends contrast with persistent below-average rates for anti-social behaviour and shoplifting, indicating a mixed picture that requires nuanced interpretation.