Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
23.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Moss Rose area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Alderley Edge , and the 490th 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 Moss Rose (SK9 7LD) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 54.3% lower than the Alderley Edge average (69.2 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 23.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -21.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Moss Rose (SK9 7LD), the main crime hotspot is near Oakfield Close. Police recorded 15 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Alderley Edge| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Marlborough Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Burglary | Gail Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Gail Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Moss Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Annis Close | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairbourne Avenue | Under investigation |
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