Cheadle Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Cheadle's crime rate in November 2025 stood at 7.7 per 1,000 residents, placing it 5.5% above the UK average of 7.3. This marks the first time since early 2025 that the area's rate has exceeded the national benchmark. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 39.8% of all reported incidents (37 cases), significantly above the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also featured prominently, with the latter surging to 0.9 per 1,000 — 91% above the UK average. These trends align with seasonal factors: Bonfire Night on 5 November likely contributed to increased public order incidents, while the Black Friday shopping period may have driven theft-related crimes. The area's built-up nature within a rural district means crime patterns often reflect both urban and rural dynamics. Unlike larger cities, Cheadle's crime profile lacks significant vehicle crime or burglary rates, which are 75% and 67% below UK averages respectively. However, the sharp rise in 'other theft' — a category encompassing non-shoplifting thefts — suggests shifting criminal activity patterns. This is consistent with the area's proximity to major transport links and retail hubs, which may attract transient populations during peak shopping periods. The overall rate, while slightly elevated, remains below the national average for property crimes, which are 27 in total — 3.1 per 1,000 — compared to the UK's higher property crime rates in urban centres.

November 2025 saw alarming spikes in several crime categories. 'Other theft' surged by 175% month-on-month, jumping from 4 to 11 incidents. This dramatic increase, while not explicitly tied to any single factor, may reflect heightened retail activity during Black Friday sales. Public order offences also rose sharply — 120% from 5 to 11 cases — a figure that is 91% above the UK average. This could be linked to Bonfire Night events, which often draw large crowds and increase the risk of disorderly conduct. Meanwhile, 'other crime' — a category including vandalism and miscellaneous offences — doubled from 0 to 4 incidents. Violence and sexual offences (37 cases) remain 21% above the UK average, a persistent challenge for local authorities. In contrast, vehicle crime fell 66.7% to 1 incident from 3 in October, and burglary and robbery both halved to 1 case each. These declines may be attributed to reduced foot traffic during the Christmas holiday period. Residents should be particularly vigilant regarding public order disturbances and unexplained thefts, as these are the most significant upward trends. The data also reveals that Cheadle's property crime rate is 3.1 per 1,000 — 32% lower than the UK average for this category — indicating that while certain crime types are rising, others remain relatively low.

Cheadle's crime rate in November 2025 (7.7 per 1,000) represents a 5.2% decrease from October's 8.1 per 1,000, suggesting a slight overall improvement. However, this masks significant shifts in crime distribution. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 3 crimes per day — a rate that, while modest, reflects the built-up nature of the community within a rural district. Over the course of November, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 130 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime in this area compared to larger urban centres. When compared to the UK average, Cheadle's overall rate remains 5.5% higher, though this is offset by notable disparities in specific categories. For instance, vehicle crime and burglary are 75% and 67% below UK averages, respectively, indicating that the area's rural isolation and limited commercial activity may deter these crimes. Conversely, public order offences are 91% above the UK average, highlighting the challenges of managing crowds during seasonal events. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the absolute number of crimes (93) is low relative to Cheadle's 12,102 residents, the sharp increases in certain categories require targeted local responses. This comparison illustrates that Cheadle's crime profile is neither uniformly high nor low — it is a nuanced mix of factors that reflect both its rural context and the pressures of a built-up area.