Total Crime Rate
13.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Milton Drive area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 25 local areas in Willaston and Rope , and the 179th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Milton Drive (CW2 8BS) in the last 12 months was 13.8 per 1,000 residents and was 68.2% lower than the Willaston and Rope average (43.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Milton Drive (CW2 8BS), the main crime hotspot is near Harrow Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Willaston and Rope| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waldron Gardens | Awaiting court outcome |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Waldron Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Meynell Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Harrow Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marlowe Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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