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A largely residential suburb, Cheadle Heath, has been the home for a series of incidents over the summer which has left homeowners concerned over their safety. The quiet area, located just two miles to the west of the town centre has been the epicentre for a series of crime-related activity, and residents are appealing to the Mayor of Greater Manchester about their concerns.
Residents and local councillors have appealed to Andy Burnham urging him to get a grip on crime and anti-social behaviour in the area.
Representatives for both Edgeley and Cheadle Heath directed an open letter to Mr Burnham outlining their concerns over the “current level of crime and disorder”.
During the summer, the areas have been blighted with increased reports of burglaries and car crime – as well as ongoing issues with off-road bikes, and the councillors say that they are growing “frustrated” due to “poor communication from Greater Manchester Police” (GMP).
The Cheadle Heath area has been impacted, as in recent weeks a 40-year-old man was stabbed in Birchfield Road, while just around the corner – in Sherborne Road – a teenage boy was viciously assaulted by a gang of youths.
Residents who spoke to Manchester Evening News voiced their concern over the lack of safety they feel, claiming that there has been a lack of police presence following the incidents too which feeds into his worries.
Brian Lund, who lives on Elm Road South, off Sherborne Road told the outlet: “I would agree more needs to be done – well, something needs to be done, something would be nice.
“Recently there has been an assault down at the end of that road [Sherborne Road] and a stabbing around the corner [Birchfield Road] – lots of cars being nicked, lots of cars being stolen.
“You just don’t really feel safe, you don’t see any police.”
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