Crime in Congleton East: statistics, rates and trends

928 crimes were recorded in Congleton East in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 471 reports (51% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Congleton East has the 2,367th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Congleton East was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,299 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (94). Over the whole period it fell 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Congleton East over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+95%) and other crime (+55%). The largest falls were in burglary (-29%) and vehicle crime (-16%).

Violence and sexual offences in Congleton East

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Congleton East recorded 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (33.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 50.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Congleton East

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Congleton East recorded 108 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 11.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Congleton East

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Congleton East recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Congleton East

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Congleton East recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Congleton East

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Congleton East recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Congleton East

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Congleton East recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 95% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Congleton East

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Congleton East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Congleton East

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Congleton East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Congleton East

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Congleton East recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Congleton East

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Congleton East recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Congleton East

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Congleton East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Congleton East

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Congleton East recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Congleton East

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Congleton East recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 86% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Congleton East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Congleton East.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Congleton East over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Congleton East over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Congleton East has an estimated population of 13,921. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Congleton East sits in decile 6.5, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Congleton East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.