Total Crime Rate
12.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
12.8 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Belfry Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 59 local areas in Handforth , and the 160th lowest crime rate of 1,263 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 Belfry Close (SK9 2RB) in the last 12 months was 12.8 per 1,000 residents and was 84.1% lower than the Handforth average (80.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 4 cases , up 33.3% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 33.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 12.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -77.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Belfry Close (SK9 2RB), the main crime hotspot is near Wheelock Close. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Wheelock Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Dean Row Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Dean Row Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Dean Row Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Dean Row Road | — |
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