Crime in Congleton West: statistics, rates and trends
1,311 crimes were recorded in Congleton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Congleton West
- Questions about crime in Congleton West
- About this data
1,311 crimes were recorded in Congleton West in the 12 months to July 2026, 79.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 602 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Congleton West has the 1,867th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Congleton West | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,311 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 79.4 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 16,511 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Congleton West was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,547 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (149). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,311 | 79.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,323 | 80.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,512 | 91.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 149 | 9.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 587 | 35.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,364 | 82.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,519 | 92.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,397 | 84.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,547 | 93.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 89 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Congleton West 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order.
The largest increases were in other crime (+24%) and criminal damage and arson (+15%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-33%) and other theft (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 602 | 36.5 | 1.06 | +2% |
| Public order | 164 | 9.9 | 1.49 | +9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 111 | 6.7 | 0.44 | -11% |
| Shoplifting | 95 | 5.8 | 0.69 | -8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 77 | 4.7 | 0.69 | +15% |
| Other theft | 64 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -22% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.0 | 0.84 | +0% |
| Drugs | 48 | 2.9 | 0.89 | +12% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 1.9 | 0.39 | -33% |
| Other crime | 31 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +24% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 1.1 | 1.12 | +6% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +43% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.4 | 0.52 | +133% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -70% |
Violence and sexual offences in Congleton West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Congleton West recorded 602 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 45.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Congleton West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Congleton West recorded 164 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 12.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Congleton West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Congleton West recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Congleton West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Congleton West recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Congleton West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Congleton West recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Congleton West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Congleton West recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Congleton West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Congleton West recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Congleton West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Congleton West recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Congleton West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Congleton West recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Congleton West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Congleton West recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Congleton West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Congleton West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Congleton West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Congleton West recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 43% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Congleton West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Congleton West recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 133% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Congleton West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Congleton West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 70% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Congleton West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Congleton West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Congleton West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Congleton East | 928 | 66.7 | -16% |
| Odd Rode | 410 | 47.6 | -40% |
| Brereton Rural | 367 | 44.1 | -44% |
| Gawsworth | 186 | 32.6 | -59% |
| Sandbach Heath and East | 475 | 79.2 | -0% |
| Sandbach Town | 239 | 44.5 | -44% |
| Alsager | 851 | 57.7 | -27% |
| Dane Valley | 304 | 27.9 | -65% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 65 |
| On or near Parking Area | 64 |
| On or near Nightclub | 43 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 42 |
| On or near Victoria Street | 42 |
| On or near Duke Street | 41 |
| On or near Elm Road | 36 |
| On or near Springfield Drive | 36 |
| On or near Swan Bank | 28 |
| On or near Mountbatten Way | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Congleton West 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 508 | 38.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 268 | 20.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 126 | 9.6% |
| Under investigation | 126 | 9.6% |
| Not recorded | 111 | 8.5% |
| Local resolution | 56 | 4.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 39 | 3.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 33 | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 29 | 2.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Congleton West has an estimated population of 16,511. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Congleton West sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Congleton West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.5% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Congleton West a safe place to live?
Congleton West recorded 79.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Congleton West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 602 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (164).
Is crime in Congleton West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Congleton West was almost unchanged on the year before: 1,311 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,323 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Congleton West?
Congleton West is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.