Crime Rate in Congleton East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Congleton East

The total recorded crimes in Congleton East, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 90 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Congleton East crime rate of 5.55 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 East, encompassing approximately 16,227 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (44) incidents (-2.22% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
Congleton East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Brunswick Street with total crimes: 14
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 9
  • Dale Place with total crimes: 5

How safe is Congleton East?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Congleton East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 301 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Congleton East recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Congleton East had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 94 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Congleton East recorded fewer crimes than 42 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Congleton East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Congleton East has recorded 90 crimes with crime rate of 5.55 ranking 6th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Congleton East crimes were 301. The crime rate of Congleton East in 2024 was 18.55 (year) or 1.55 (month) ranking it 33 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Congleton East were around 94 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5.79 (year) or 0.48 (month) ranking 43 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Congleton East)CrimesRank (Congleton East)CrimesRank (Congleton East)
Crewe East228 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh79 81,544 31,465 3
Congleton West134 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central88 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central124 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West98 51,094 61,138 6
Handforth74 9883 7926 7
Knutsford56 15761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West59 12864 8818 9
Macclesfield South63 11784 9701 10
Middlewich70 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley42 25735 11687 11
Wrenbury36 31339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley52 19707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy57 14673 13531 16
Alsager58 13260 36188 34
Chelford43 24607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton42 26559 16596 15
Haslington47 23587 15419 21
Wilmslow Lacey Green55 16294 34441 20
Macclesfield Hurdsfield53 18518 17527 17
Leighton54 17448 22296 29
Wistaston48 22508 18448 18
Crewe North36 29484 20443 19
Macclesfield East49 20503 19379 22
Audlem49 21458 21302 28
Macclesfield Tytherington31 33427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington36 30310 31364 24
Bollington25 38307 32357 25
Shavington38 27365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas15 43364 26325 26
Alderley Edge25 37342 27287 30
Sandbach Elworth36 28149 4258 47
Willaston and Rope24 39339 29280 31
Disley14 44179 39238 32
Dane Valley35 3280 4857 48
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 36285 35230 33
Sandbach Heath and East30 34154 4174 46
Bunbury19 41202 37177 35
Brereton Rural29 35122 4533 50
Wilmslow Dean Row8 50161 40176 36
Gawsworth18 42197 38140 38
Sutton12 45144 43130 39
Odd Rode23 4083 4743 49
Wybunbury11 48139 44118 41
Mobberley11 4674 5095 42
Prestbury7 51107 4693 44
Wilmslow East1 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock11 4759 5131 51
Sandbach Town9 4953 5230 52

Congleton East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (44 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (45 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (50 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 41 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (1 incidents) also being high.

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Bicycle theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (20 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 202511
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20245
September 202411
August 202413
July 202420
June 202420
May 202416

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 64 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20259
March 20256
February 20255
January 20257
December 20246
November 20248
October 20247

A total of 288 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202544
April 202545
March 202550
February 202535
January 202533
December 202441
November 202417
October 202419
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20258
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20245
October 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253

High Crime Locations Congleton East in May 2025

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

1. Brunswick Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Other theft3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Public order4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Dale Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Shaw Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary2
5. Borough Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Barton Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
8. Hillary Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Shakerley Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
10. Redfern Avenue (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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