Crime Rate in Crewe East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crewe East

The total recorded crimes in Crewe East, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 228 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crewe East crime rate of 7.20 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 East, encompassing approximately 31,684 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (81) incidents (14.08% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (253.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (25) incidents (-3.85% decrease)
Crewe East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 24
  • Eaton Street with total crimes: 15
  • The Haven with total crimes: 13

How safe is Crewe East?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Crewe East reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 2,565 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crewe East witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Crewe East experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 2,579 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crewe East witnessed more crimes than 51 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crewe East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crewe East has recorded 228 crimes with crime rate of 7.20 ranking 1th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Crewe East crimes were 2,565. The crime rate of Crewe East in 2024 was 80.95 (year) or 6.75 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crewe East were around 2,579 crimes with yearly crime rate of 81.40 (year) or 6.78 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crewe East)CrimesRank (Crewe East)CrimesRank (Crewe East)
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
Congleton East90 6301 3394 43
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

Crewe East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (81 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (71 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (93 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (19 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 64 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (23 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 87 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 28 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (30 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (36 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (69 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (44 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 82 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 44 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (166 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (70 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (96 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (53 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 167 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20258
March 202512
February 20254
January 20259
December 202415
November 20246
October 202410
September 20248
August 202412
July 202414
June 202436
May 202419

A total of 411 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202553
April 202515
March 202517
February 202516
January 202523
December 202428
November 202424
October 202428
September 202413
August 202428
July 202443
June 202470
May 202453

A total of 363 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 27.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202526
March 202519
February 202516
January 202519
December 202411
November 202426
October 202430
September 202436
August 202444
July 202444
June 202446
May 202421

A total of 68 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20255
February 202510
January 20254
December 20247
November 20243
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 273 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202531
March 202519
February 202517
January 202520
December 202419
November 202416
October 202417
September 202420
August 202421
July 202426
June 202432
May 202418

A total of 1000 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 76.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 166 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202571
March 202593
February 202564
January 202560
December 202487
November 202436
October 202435
September 202460
August 202469
July 202482
June 2024166
May 202496

A total of 61 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20255
January 20254
December 20246
November 20241
October 20242
September 20243
August 20247
July 202412
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 26 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 184 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202515
March 202519
February 202514
January 202515
December 202412
November 20247
October 20247
September 202412
August 202415
July 202424
June 202416
May 202412

A total of 56 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20255
February 202510
January 20256
December 20248
November 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20241
May 20246

A total of 38 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 54 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
February 20257
January 20256
December 20242
November 20245
October 202410
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Crewe East in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total24
Shoplifting23
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Eaton Street (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour5
Violence and sexual offences5
Drugs1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
3. The Haven (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour2
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
5. Crewe Green Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
6. Manchester Bridge (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting5
Other theft1
7. Poplar Grove (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
9. Macon Court (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
10. Hurcomb Way (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1

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