Crime Rate in Crewe North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crewe North

The total recorded crimes in Crewe North, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 36 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crewe North crime rate of 2.49 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 North, encompassing approximately 14,467 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (21.05% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Crewe North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Selworthy Drive with total crimes: 6
  • Helmsdale Close with total crimes: 4
  • Dutton Way with total crimes: 4

How safe is Crewe North?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Crewe North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 484 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Crewe North witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Crewe North had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 443 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Crewe North witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crewe North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crewe North has recorded 36 crimes with crime rate of 2.49 ranking 29th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Crewe North crimes were 484. The crime rate of Crewe North in 2024 was 33.45 (year) or 2.79 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crewe North were around 443 crimes with yearly crime rate of 30.62 (year) or 2.55 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crewe North)CrimesRank (Crewe North)CrimesRank (Crewe North)
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
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
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 North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 271 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202519
March 202519
February 202511
January 202517
December 202423
November 202412
October 202413
September 202417
August 202423
July 202419
June 202450
May 202425

A total of 54 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412
May 202413

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20258
March 20254
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 37 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20255
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20242
August 20243
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
November 20241
August 20243
June 202412

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Crewe North in May 2025

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

1. Selworthy Drive (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
2. Helmsdale Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
3. Dutton Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Frank Bott Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Rigby Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Eadie Grove (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Scholefield Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
8. Cheltenham Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Hythe Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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