Crime Rate in Crewe West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Crewe West

The total recorded crimes in Crewe West, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 98 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Crewe West crime rate of 4.49 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 West, encompassing approximately 21,816 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (7.89% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (266.67% increase)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (150.00% increase)
Crewe West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Buchan Grove with total crimes: 12
  • George Gardens with total crimes: 7
  • Clyde Grove with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Cheshire East.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

  • 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 May 2025 the Crewe West has recorded 98 crimes with crime rate of 4.49 ranking 5th 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.

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

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (41 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (38 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (12 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
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 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 202410
September 20249
August 202413
July 202412
June 202442
May 202421

A total of 97 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20254
March 202512
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20246
October 20244
September 20246
August 20249
July 202416
June 202414
May 20249

A total of 543 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 88 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202538
March 202536
February 202545
January 202522
December 202447
November 202428
October 202422
September 202436
August 202441
July 202453
June 202488
May 202446

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 20255
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20244
July 20248
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 25 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
September 20241
July 20242
June 20244

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20254
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20248
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 40 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20254
February 20255
January 20255
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20245
June 20244

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.78 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
September 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 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

High Crime Locations Crewe West in May 2025

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

1. Buchan Grove (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences10
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. George Gardens (Map)
Total7
Public order3
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Clyde Grove (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
4. Queen'S Park Gardens (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Clifton Street (Map)
Total4
Drugs4
6. Bilton Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
8. Wistaston Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
9. Bramhall Road (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Alton Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1

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