Total Crime Rate
93.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Hampson Crescent area has the 14th highest crime rate of 60 local areas in Handforth , and the 253rd highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Hampson Crescent (SK9 3HF) in the last 12 months was 93.8 per 1,000 residents and was 17.7% higher than the Handforth average (79.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 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 Public order ( -28.6% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 59.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -5.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 47.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Hampson Crescent (SK9 3HF), the main crime hotspot is near Hampson Crescent. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Handforth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Clay Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sagars Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Marlow Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Knowle Park | Under investigation |
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