Crime in Congleton East: statistics, rates and trends
928 crimes were recorded in Congleton East in the 12 months to August 2026, 66.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Congleton East at a glance
- Crime trends in Congleton East
- Types of crime in Congleton East
- Congleton East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Congleton East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Congleton East
- Demographics of Congleton East
- Questions about crime in Congleton East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (477), public order (94) and anti-social behaviour (87) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,354th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Congleton East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 928 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.7 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,921 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Congleton East peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,287 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (137). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 928 | 66.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 900 | 64.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 936 | 67.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 137 | 9.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 277 | 19.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,063 | 76.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,287 | 92.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,027 | 73.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,018 | 73.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 78 |
| July 2026 | 85 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 83 |
| April 2026 | 73 |
| March 2026 | 101 |
| February 2026 | 77 |
| January 2026 | 74 |
| December 2025 | 71 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 71 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (70% below) and shoplifting (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 22 to 43 and other crime rose from 26 to 32, while public order fell from 114 to 94 and vehicle crime fell from 25 to 21.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 477 | 34.3 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Public order | 94 | 6.8 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 87 | 6.2 | 15.4 | +23% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 59 | 4.2 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 50 | 3.6 | 6.4 | +19% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 3.1 | 8.5 | +95% |
| Drugs | 33 | 2.4 | 3.3 | +10% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.3 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.5 | 3.6 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 21 | 1.5 | 5.0 | -16% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Congleton East; the highest is Macclesfield Central (186.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Gawsworth, Cheshire East (32.8).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Congleton East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congleton West | 1,318 | 79.8 | +20% |
| Odd Rode | 411 | 47.7 | -28% |
| Gawsworth | 187 | 32.8 | -51% |
| Brereton Rural | 371 | 44.6 | -33% |
| Macclesfield South | 761 | 77.2 | +16% |
| Macclesfield West and Ivy | 556 | 66.4 | 0% |
| Alsager | 827 | 56.1 | -16% |
| Macclesfield Central | 1,470 | 186.7 | +180% |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Congleton East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (94).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 94 |
| On or near Brunswick Street | 46 |
| On or near Wharfedale Road | 38 |
| On or near Bridge Row | 30 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near Bradwell Grove | 28 |
| On or near Clayton Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Bath Vale | 24 |
| On or near Brown Street | 23 |
| On or near Dale Grove | 23 |
Of the 841 crimes in Congleton East with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 87 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 375 | 44.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 166 | 19.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 105 | 12.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 47 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 46 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 4.3% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.6% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 29 | 3.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Congleton East has an estimated population of 13,921 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (11%, against 20%), fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Congleton East average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Congleton East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Congleton East a safe place to live?
Congleton East recorded 66.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,354th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Congleton East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 477 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (94).
Is crime in Congleton East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Congleton East was up 3% on the year before: 928 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 900 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Congleton East?
About 13,921 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Congleton East?
Congleton East is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.