Crime in Crewe Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,427 crimes were recorded in Crewe Central in the 12 months to August 2026, 169.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crewe Central at a glance
- Crime trends in Crewe Central
- Types of crime in Crewe Central
- Crewe Central compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crewe Central
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crewe Central
- Demographics of Crewe Central
- Questions about crime in Crewe Central
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (552), shoplifting (160) and drugs (141) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 305th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest tenth.
| Measure | Crewe Central | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,427 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.8 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,403 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crewe Central peaked in the year to August 2019 (2,034 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,349). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,427 | 169.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,390 | 165.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,349 | 160.5 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,510 | 179.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,573 | 187.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,662 | 197.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,867 | 222.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,034 | 242.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,825 | 217.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 126 |
| July 2026 | 147 |
| June 2026 | 128 |
| May 2026 | 89 |
| April 2026 | 149 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 118 |
| January 2026 | 110 |
| December 2025 | 93 |
| November 2025 | 114 |
| October 2025 | 133 |
| September 2025 | 95 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crewe Central recorded notably more drugs (5.1 times the national rate), possession of weapons (2.6 times the national rate) and public order (2.4 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (38% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 51 to 141 and anti-social behaviour rose from 95 to 137, while burglary fell from 56 to 38 and public order fell from 178 to 132.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 552 | 65.7 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 160 | 19.0 | 8.5 | -12% |
| Drugs | 141 | 16.8 | 3.3 | +176% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 137 | 16.3 | 15.4 | +44% |
| Public order | 132 | 15.7 | 6.7 | -26% |
| Other theft | 82 | 9.8 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 76 | 9.0 | 6.7 | -19% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.5 | 3.6 | -32% |
| Other crime | 37 | 4.4 | 2.1 | +28% |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 3.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 2.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 1.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Crewe Central has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crewe Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe North | 423 | 73.6 | -57% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 309 | 78.1 | -54% |
| Crewe West | 1,165 | 106.3 | -37% |
| Crewe East | 2,569 | 145.1 | -15% |
| Crewe South | 1,463 | 111.3 | -34% |
| Leighton | 524 | 75.2 | -56% |
| Wistaston | 444 | 45.4 | -73% |
| Willaston and Rope | 240 | 37.2 | -78% |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Crewe Central over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Newdigate Street” (161).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newdigate Street | 161 |
| On or near Parking Area | 99 |
| On or near Supermarket | 88 |
| On or near Bessemer Way | 67 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 57 |
| On or near Fallowfield Court | 33 |
| On or near Goddard Street | 33 |
| On or near Hightown | 30 |
| On or near Chell Street | 29 |
| On or near Orchard Street | 29 |
Of the 1,290 crimes in Crewe Central with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 13% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 137 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 470 | 36.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 290 | 22.5% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 170 | 13.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 110 | 8.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 96 | 7.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 92 | 7.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 26 | 2.0% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| 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% |
Crewe Central has an estimated population of 8,403 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (41%, against 20%), more households without a car (44%, against 23%) and more social housing (31%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crewe Central average decile 1.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Crewe Central | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 5.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 21.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 29.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 44.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 40.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 73.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Crewe Central a safe place to live?
Crewe Central recorded 169.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 305th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and possession of weapons.
What is the most common crime in Crewe Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 552 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (160).
Is crime in Crewe Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe Central was up 3% on the year before: 1,427 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,390 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crewe Central?
About 8,403 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 10% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crewe Central?
Crewe Central 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.