Total Crime Rate
18.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hitch Lowes area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 27 local areas in Alderley Edge , and the 261st lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hitch Lowes (SK11 9SR) in the last 12 months was 18.6 per 1,000 residents and was 70.1% lower than the Alderley Edge average (62.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 11.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -17.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hitch Lowes (SK11 9SR), the main crime hotspot is near Burnt Acre. Police recorded 2 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alderley Edge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Drumble Field | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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