Crime Rate in Crewe West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crewe West

The total recorded crimes in Crewe West, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 85 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crewe West crime rate of 3.90 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 Crewe West, encompassing approximately 21,816 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Drugs: (11) incidents (175.00% increase)
Crewe West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fairburn Avenue with total crimes: 9
  • Park/Open Space with total crimes: 5
  • Nixon Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Crewe West?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Crewe West reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 1,094 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crewe West witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Crewe West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 1,138 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crewe West witnessed more crimes than 46 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Crewe West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Crewe West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Crewe West has recorded 85 crimes with crime rate of 3.90 ranking 8th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Crewe West crimes were 1,094. The crime rate of Crewe West in 2024 was 50.15 (year) or 4.18 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crewe West were around 1,138 crimes with yearly crime rate of 52.16 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking 6 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
Congleton West133 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central86 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central120 41,375 51,213 5
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

Crewe 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 (36 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (12 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 45 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (88 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (42 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (46 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (21 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (34 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20254
December 20245
November 20242
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 99 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20249
July 202416
June 202414
May 20249
April 202416

A total of 498 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202536
February 202545
January 202522
December 202447
November 202428
October 202422
September 202436
August 202441
July 202453
June 202488
May 202446
April 202434

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
June 20244

A total of 79 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202418
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 34 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20254
January 20258
November 20243
September 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
September 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 136 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 202410
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 202442
May 202421
April 202416

A total of 24 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20245
September 20241
August 20243
May 20244

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20248
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Crewe West in March 2025

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

1. Fairburn Avenue (Map)
Total9
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
3. Nixon Street (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Cavendish Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gawsworth Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
7. Somerville Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Duke Street (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
9. Gainsborough Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
10. Alton Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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