Crime Rate in Congleton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Congleton West

The total recorded crimes in Congleton West, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 133 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Congleton West crime rate of 5.88 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Congleton West, encompassing approximately 22,617 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (4.08% increase)
  • Public order: (18) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
Congleton West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Daisy Place with total crimes: 6
  • Nightclub with total crimes: 5
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Congleton West?

To understand the safety of Congleton West, we need to analyze Congleton West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Congleton West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 446 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Congleton West witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Congleton West had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 146 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Congleton West recorded fewer crimes than 36 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Congleton West has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Congleton West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Congleton West has recorded 133 crimes with crime rate of 5.88 ranking 3th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Congleton West crimes were 446. The crime rate of Congleton West in 2024 was 19.72 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Congleton West were around 146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 6.46 (year) or 0.54 (month) ranking 37 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)
Crewe East203 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh102 51,544 31,465 3
Macclesfield Central86 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central120 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West85 81,094 61,138 6
Congleton East98 6301 3394 43
Handforth57 11883 7926 7
Knutsford57 12761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West49 16864 8818 9
Macclesfield South46 19784 9701 10
Alsager69 9260 36188 34
Middlewich69 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley54 13735 11687 11
Wrenbury45 21339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley49 17707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy41 27673 13531 16
Chelford50 15607 14632 14
Willaston and Rope51 14339 29280 31
Broken Cross and Upton44 24559 16596 15
Haslington47 18587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 29518 17527 17
Wistaston45 22508 18448 18
Crewe North32 33484 20443 19
Macclesfield East38 28503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green33 32294 34441 20
Sandbach Heath and East45 20154 4174 46
Audlem26 36458 21302 28
Leighton43 25448 22296 29
Macclesfield Tytherington25 38427 24364 23
Dane Valley45 2380 4857 48
Poynton West and Adlington28 35310 31364 24
Bollington30 34307 32357 25
Shavington24 39365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas37 30364 26325 26
Sandbach Elworth42 26149 4258 47
Alderley Edge22 40342 27287 30
Odd Rode34 3183 4743 49
Disley18 42179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 37285 35230 33
Bunbury17 43202 37177 35
Wilmslow Dean Row9 48161 40176 36
Gawsworth8 49197 38140 38
Sutton9 47144 43130 39
Wybunbury6 50139 44118 41
Brereton Rural21 41122 4533 50
Mobberley4 5174 5095 42
Prestbury11 46107 4693 44
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock16 4459 5131 51
Wilmslow East3 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Town14 4553 5230 52

Congleton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (44 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 247 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 30.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202551
February 202549
January 202544
December 202443
November 202433
October 202425
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 202412
November 20244
October 202414

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 20258
January 202512
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 210 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202511
January 20258
December 202410
November 202411
October 202415
September 20247
August 202421
July 202426
June 202444
May 202426
April 202414

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20243
October 20241

High Crime Locations Congleton West in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Congleton West postcode area is presented below.

1. Daisy Place (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Public order2
4. Box Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Clayton By-Pass (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Shoplifting1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Victoria Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Adler Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Sandbach Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
10. Ivy Gardens (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1

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