Total Crime Rate
7.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Westbury Drive area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 45 local areas in Broken Cross and Upton , and the 60th 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 Westbury Drive (SK11 8LR) in the last 12 months was 7.0 per 1,000 residents and was 87.8% lower than the Broken Cross and Upton average (57.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Westbury Drive (SK11 8LR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Keele Crescent, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Fleming Drive (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Broken Cross and Upton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Westbury Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fleming Drive | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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