Constabulary sees drop in crime for third year

IN THE past 12 months Cheshire Constabulary’s proactive policing approach in arresting and securing charges against offenders has resulted in crime falling for the third year in a row.

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The latest figures have revealed that, for the third consecutive year, crime has decreased in Cheshire by nearly two per cent (-1.7 per cent), with 77,791 crimes recorded in the past 12 months, compared to 79,152 in 2023-2024.

The figures, which cover the period between April 2024 and April 2025 and are compared to the previous year, show there have been reductions across many categories of crime, including big drops in vehicle offences (down by 14.7 per cent), burglary (down by 12.7 per cent), criminal damage (down 11.2 per cent) and an overall reduction of 11.1 per cent in serious acquisitive crime.

There have also been further reductions in the number of thefts (-3.7 per cent) and violent crimes against people (-0.8 per cent).

As well as reducing crime in Cheshire, the force has also seen an increase in the number of offenders brought to justice.

Over the past 12 months, the percentage of offenders brought to justice has increased to 20 per cent compared to 19.4 per cent in 2023-2024.