Crime Rate in Crewe South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crewe South

The total recorded crimes in Crewe South, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 144 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crewe South crime rate of 3.58 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 South, encompassing approximately 40,210 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (20) incidents (81.82% increase)
  • Drugs: (16) incidents (128.57% increase)
Crewe South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Broady Court with total crimes: 8
  • Smallman Road with total crimes: 6
  • Furnival Street with total crimes: 6

How safe is Crewe South?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Crewe South reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 1,896 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Crewe South witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Crewe South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 1,831 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Crewe South witnessed more crimes than 50 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Crewe South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Crewe South has recorded 144 crimes with crime rate of 3.58 ranking 2th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Crewe South crimes were 1,896. The crime rate of Crewe South in 2024 was 47.15 (year) or 3.93 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Crewe South were around 1,831 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.54 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Crewe South)CrimesRank (Crewe South)CrimesRank (Crewe South)
Crewe East228 12,565 12,579 1
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 South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (54 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (60 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (58 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 63 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (54 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 59 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (25 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (26 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (74 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (22 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (21 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 60 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (114 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (70 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (29 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 147 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.31 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20257
March 202530
February 20259
January 202510
December 202416
November 202410
October 20243
September 202419
August 20246
July 20246
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 42 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20245
September 20244
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 782 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 60.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 114 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202554
April 202560
March 202558
February 202563
January 202554
December 202459
November 202425
October 202442
September 202474
August 202449
July 202460
June 2024114
May 202470

A total of 184 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202511
March 202513
February 202513
January 202514
December 202416
November 202410
October 202411
September 202410
August 202414
July 202418
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 227 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202511
March 20258
February 20253
January 20258
December 20247
November 202418
October 202426
September 202422
August 202421
July 202420
June 202444
May 202429

A total of 114 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20258
March 20257
February 20254
January 20254
December 202410
November 202411
October 20246
September 20248
August 20247
July 202412
June 202416
May 202411

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 161 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 20256
February 202512
January 202512
December 20249
November 202415
October 202411
September 20244
August 202412
July 202414
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 89 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
October 20242
September 20245
August 20247
July 20248
June 202426
May 20248

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20255
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 30 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20254
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 139 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20256
February 20256
January 20258
December 20246
November 202411
October 202410
September 202415
August 202420
July 20249
June 202430
May 20249

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20242
August 20249
July 20243
June 20244
May 20246

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Crewe South in May 2025

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

1. Broady Court (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Smallman Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Drugs1
Other crime1
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
3. Furnival Street (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ivatt Drive (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Neville Street (Map)
Total5
Drugs2
Possession of weapons2
Other crime1
6. Wesley Place (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Fowler Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Artle Road (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Culland Street (Map)
Total4
Other crime2
Other theft2

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