Wilmslow Crime Overview
Wilmslow is the second safest medium-sized town in Cheshire, and is the 64th most dangerous overall out of Cheshire's 343 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Wilmslow in 2020 was 59 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Cheshire's overall crime rate, coming in 24% lower than the Cheshire rate of 73 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Wilmslow is the 61st safest medium-sized town, and the 2,202nd most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In October 2019, Wilmslow had the worst crime rate in Cheshire for robbery, with 9 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.35 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Wilmslow are violence and sexual offences, with 685 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 27. This is 2.9% lower than 2019's figure of 705 offences and a difference of 0.78 from 2019's crime rate of 27. Wilmslow's least common crimes are possession of weapons, with 5 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 40% from 2019's figure of 7 crimes.
Compare Wilmslow to other towns and cities
See how Wilmslow shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Wilmslow and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Wilmslow Crime Map
Crime in Wilmslow Compared To Cheshire
Summary of Crimes in Wilmslow This Year
| Wilmslow | Cheshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 657 | 25.48 | 27,840 | 26.10 | 2.4% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 20 | 0.78 | 1,116 | 1.05 | 35% safer |
| Burglary | 97 | 3.76 | 3,394 | 3.18 | 15% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 119 | 4.62 | 7,682 | 7.20 | 56% safer |
| Drugs | 33 | 1.28 | 1,624 | 1.52 | 19% safer |
| Other Crime | 20 | 0.78 | 1,520 | 1.43 | 83% safer |
| Other Theft | 103 | 4.00 | 4,722 | 4.43 | 11% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 5 | 0.19 | 323 | 0.30 | 58% safer |
| Public Order | 238 | 9.23 | 12,451 | 11.67 | 26% safer |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.31 | 377 | 0.35 | 13% safer |
| Shoplifting | 106 | 4.11 | 4,410 | 4.13 | 0.49% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 9 | 0.35 | 220 | 0.21 | 40% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 71 | 2.75 | 2,332 | 2.19 | 20% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 685 | 26.57 | 37,427 | 35.09 | 32% safer |
Wilmslow Compared to Nearby Medium-Sized Towns
| Medium-Sized Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Sankey | 792 | 25.96 | 126% safer |
| Wilmslow | 1,514 | 58.73 | - |
| Congleton | 1,992 | 74.79 | 21% more dangerous |
| Macclesfield | 4,443 | 79.64 | 26% more dangerous |
| Winsford | 2,989 | 94.40 | 38% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Wilmslow
View crime percentage over time forWilmslow Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 22 | 18 | 16 | 25 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.85 | 1.8 | 1.6 | 0.78 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.9 | 3.8 | 3.9 | 3.8 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 7 | 6 | 7 | 4.6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.6 | 0.81 | 0.97 | 1.3 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 0.93 | 0.78 | 1.2 | 0.78 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.23 | 0.19 | 0.27 | 0.19 | Safer |
| Public Order | 9 | 10 | 11 | 9 | Safer |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.97 | 0.39 | 0.74 | 0.31 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 4.2 | 6 | 5 | 4.1 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.31 | 0.19 | 0.58 | 0.35 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 3.8 | 3.2 | 4.9 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 21 | 27 | 27 | Getting worse |
Changes In Wilmslow's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Wilmslow's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Wilmslow that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boddington Playing Fields | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 0.04 |
| Lindow Common | 2 | - | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 0.45 |
Comparing Wilmslow to the UK's Major Cities
| Medium-Sized Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Wilmslow | 58.73 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 13% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 24% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 29% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 32% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 32% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 40% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 43% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 45% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 56% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 57% more dangerous |
Crime in Wilmslow's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fulshaw Park & Lindow | 202 | 28 | Fourth |
| Handforth & Dean Row | 930 | 86 | First |
| Lacey Green & Wilmslow Park | 346 | 52 | Third |
| Wilmslow Town | 557 | 79 | Second |
Wilmslow Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Wilmslow for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Fulshaw Park & Lindow (71) | Wilmslow Town (267) |
| Bicycle Theft | Lacey Green & Wilmslow Park (3) | Wilmslow Town (14) |
| Burglary | Lacey Green & Wilmslow Park (15) | Wilmslow Town (33) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Lacey Green & Wilmslow Park (13) | Handforth & Dean Row (70) |
| Drugs | Fulshaw Park & Lindow (5) | Wilmslow Town (19) |
| Other Crime | Lacey Green & Wilmslow Park (2) | Wilmslow Town (9) |
| Other Theft | Lacey Green & Wilmslow Park (15) | Handforth & Dean Row (67) |
| Possession of Weapons | Handforth & Dean Row (4) | Wilmslow Town (3) |
| Public Order | Fulshaw Park & Lindow (35) | Wilmslow Town (86) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Fulshaw Park & Lindow (1) | Wilmslow Town (5) |
| Shoplifting | Lacey Green & Wilmslow Park (2) | Wilmslow Town (88) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Fulshaw Park & Lindow (1) | Wilmslow Town (7) |
| Vehicle Crime | Fulshaw Park & Lindow (8) | Wilmslow Town (29) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Fulshaw Park & Lindow (60) | Handforth & Dean Row (405) |
Crime in Wilmslow During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Wilmslow change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in November, when Wilmslow saw a 800% increase in other theft. Wilmslow saw a large fall in vehicle crime during May, when it fell by 93% compared to May in 2019. Rates of criminal damage and arson and public order both fell year-on-year for every month during Wilmslow's lockdown.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +67% | +254% | +12% | +76% | +37% | +47% | +6% | -24% | +145% | +162% |
| Bicycle Theft | -60% | - | - | - | -57% | -40% | - | -75% | +100% | - |
| Burglary | -13% | -38% | -22% | -50% | +56% | -33% | -33% | +44% | +17% | +100% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -10% | -29% | -61% | - | -21% | -24% | -65% | -46% | -71% | -8% |
| Drugs | +100% | +400% | - | - | -25% | -67% | - | - | +100% | +200% |
| Other Crime | -50% | - | -50% | - | - | -60% | - | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -56% | -67% | -56% | -33% | -10% | -30% | +42% | -38% | +800% | -43% |
| Public Order | -48% | -15% | +43% | -8% | -14% | -25% | -4% | -5% | -15% | -27% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -75% |
| Shoplifting | -47% | -90% | -10% | -40% | -29% | -62% | -75% | +100% | +167% | -27% |
| Theft From the Person | -67% | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | -50% |
| Vehicle Crime | - | -14% | -93% | -82% | -75% | -63% | +20% | +60% | -29% | -38% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +34% | -36% | +46% | +28% | +5% | -14% | -25% | -35% | +50% | -25% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Wilmslow
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Wilmslow's least common crimes are possession of weapons.Last updated: 07 May 2021