Crime Rate in Congleton West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Congleton West

The total recorded crimes in Congleton West, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Congleton West crime rate of 4.11 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-15.52% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (15.38% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-45.45% decrease)
Congleton West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Box Lane with total crimes: 6
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 5
  • Swan Bank 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

  • 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 July 2025 the Congleton West has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 4.11 ranking 8th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Congleton West)CrimesRank (Congleton West)CrimesRank (Congleton West)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
High Legh158 21,544 31,465 3
Macclesfield Central112 61,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central125 41,375 51,213 5
Middlewich117 5319 30124 40
Crewe West104 71,094 61,138 6
Handforth70 11883 7926 7
Knutsford60 14761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West60 13864 8818 9
Macclesfield South90 9784 9701 10
Congleton East81 10301 3394 43
Wilmslow West and Chorley55 18735 11687 11
Wrenbury56 16339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley45 22707 12637 13
Alsager69 12260 36188 34
Macclesfield West and Ivy42 23673 13531 16
Chelford58 15607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton41 25559 16596 15
Haslington49 20587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 28518 17527 17
Leighton55 17448 22296 29
Wistaston40 27508 18448 18
Crewe North31 34484 20443 19
Macclesfield East54 19503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green37 29294 34441 20
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
Odd Rode48 2183 4743 49
Macclesfield Tytherington21 41427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington41 26310 31364 24
Sandbach Elworth41 24149 4258 47
Bollington34 32307 32357 25
Shavington36 30365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas27 37364 26325 26
Alderley Edge31 33342 27287 30
Willaston and Rope34 31339 29280 31
Disley9 51179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley24 40285 35230 33
Bunbury21 42202 37177 35
Sandbach Heath and East28 35154 4174 46
Wilmslow Dean Row12 48161 40176 36
Brereton Rural28 36122 4533 50
Gawsworth16 44197 38140 38
Sutton12 47144 43130 39
Sandbach Town25 3953 5230 52
Wybunbury16 45139 44118 41
Mobberley7 5274 5095 42
Dane Valley18 4380 4857 48
Prestbury11 49107 4693 44
Wilmslow East10 5079 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock14 4659 5131 51

Congleton West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 49 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 15 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (58 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (67 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (24 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (16 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 131 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202510
April 202510
March 202517
February 202511
January 20258
December 202410
November 202411
October 202415
September 20247
August 202421

A total of 458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.64 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 67 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202558
May 202567
April 202538
March 202551
February 202549
January 202544
December 202443
November 202433
October 202425
September 20241

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.82 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202511
May 20258
April 20252
March 20257
February 20254
January 20256
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20242

A total of 123 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.30 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202513
May 202524
April 202516
March 202518
February 20258
January 202512
December 20244
November 20246
October 20247

A total of 63 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.30 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20255
April 20257
March 20258
February 20258
January 202510
December 20249
November 20243
October 20242

A total of 76 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.60 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20258
May 20258
April 20254
March 20258
February 20255
January 20259
December 202412
November 20244
October 202414

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
November 20243
October 20241

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
April 20252
March 20252
December 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.86 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20255
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Congleton West in July 2025

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

1. Box Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Swan Bank (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
Theft from the person1
4. Westville Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Victoria Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Wagg Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. High Street (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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