Crime in Congleton West: statistics, rates and trends
1,318 crimes were recorded in Congleton West in the 12 months to August 2026, 79.8 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 West at a glance
- Crime trends in Congleton West
- Types of crime in Congleton West
- Congleton West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Congleton West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Congleton West
- Demographics of Congleton West
- Questions about crime in Congleton West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (593), public order (170) and anti-social behaviour (116) made up 67% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,851st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Congleton West | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,318 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.8 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,511 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Congleton West peaked in the year to August 2024 (1,546 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (232). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,318 | 79.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,274 | 77.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,546 | 93.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 232 | 14.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 495 | 30.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,349 | 81.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,501 | 90.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,459 | 88.4 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,495 | 90.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 96 |
| July 2026 | 137 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 137 |
| April 2026 | 121 |
| March 2026 | 105 |
| February 2026 | 88 |
| January 2026 | 109 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 86 |
| September 2025 | 91 |
Compared with England and Wales, Congleton West recorded notably more public order (55% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (62% below) and anti-social behaviour (54% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 24 to 30 and drugs rose from 42 to 51, while vehicle crime fell from 44 to 31 and other theft fell from 79 to 63.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 593 | 35.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Public order | 170 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 116 | 7.0 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Shoplifting | 101 | 6.1 | 8.5 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 75 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Other theft | 63 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -20% |
| Drugs | 51 | 3.1 | 3.3 | +21% |
| Burglary | 47 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 1.9 | 5.0 | -30% |
| Other crime | 30 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Congleton West; the highest is Sandbach Heath and East (81.7 per 1,000) and the lowest Dane Valley, Cheshire East (28.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Congleton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congleton East | 928 | 66.7 | -16% |
| Odd Rode | 411 | 47.7 | -40% |
| Brereton Rural | 371 | 44.6 | -44% |
| Gawsworth | 187 | 32.8 | -59% |
| Sandbach Heath and East | 490 | 81.7 | +2% |
| Sandbach Town | 236 | 43.9 | -45% |
| Alsager | 827 | 56.1 | -30% |
| Dane Valley | 305 | 28.0 | -65% |
The 10 locations below account for 33% of the crime recorded in Congleton West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (74).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 74 |
| On or near Parking Area | 58 |
| On or near Duke Street | 45 |
| On or near Nightclub | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 43 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 41 |
| On or near Elm Road | 36 |
| On or near Springfield Drive | 35 |
| On or near Mountbatten Way | 28 |
| On or near Swan Bank | 27 |
Of the 1,202 crimes in Congleton West with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 116 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 495 | 41.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 277 | 23.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 124 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 117 | 9.7% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 62 | 5.2% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 50 | 4.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 32 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 31 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Congleton West has an estimated population of 16,511 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.3%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Congleton West average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Congleton West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Congleton West a safe place to live?
Congleton West recorded 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,851st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Congleton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 593 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (170).
Is crime in Congleton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Congleton West was up 3% on the year before: 1,318 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,274 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Congleton West?
About 16,511 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Congleton West?
Congleton West 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.