Crime in Crewe Central: statistics, rates and trends
1,428 crimes were recorded in Crewe Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Crewe Central
- Questions about crime in Crewe Central
- About this data
1,428 crimes were recorded in Crewe Central in the 12 months to July 2026, 169.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 557 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crewe Central has the 303rd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crewe Central | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,428 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 169.9 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 8,403 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crewe Central was highest in the year to July 2019 (1,995 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (1,356). Over the whole period it fell 24%, 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 | 1,428 | 169.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,376 | 163.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,356 | 161.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,547 | 184.1 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,535 | 182.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,672 | 199.0 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,913 | 227.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,995 | 237.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,868 | 222.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 127 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crewe Central 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 violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+237%) and anti-social behaviour (+24%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-45%) and burglary (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 557 | 66.3 | 1.94 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 159 | 18.9 | 2.28 | -11% |
| Public order | 142 | 16.9 | 2.54 | -15% |
| Drugs | 138 | 16.4 | 5.02 | +237% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 130 | 15.5 | 1.01 | +24% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 9.5 | 1.40 | -14% |
| Other theft | 76 | 9.0 | 1.41 | +6% |
| Burglary | 38 | 4.5 | 1.28 | -37% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.7 | 0.75 | +121% |
| Other crime | 30 | 3.6 | 1.69 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 2.5 | 2.57 | +24% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 1.3 | 1.59 | -45% |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.3 | 0.97 | +22% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.5 | 0.28 | -20% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crewe Central
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crewe Central recorded 557 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (66.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 39.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crewe Central
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crewe Central recorded 159 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crewe Central
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crewe Central recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crewe Central
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crewe Central recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 237% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crewe Central
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crewe Central recorded 130 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crewe Central
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crewe Central recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crewe Central
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crewe Central recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crewe Central
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crewe Central recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crewe Central
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crewe Central recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 121% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crewe Central
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crewe Central recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crewe Central
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crewe Central recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crewe Central
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crewe Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crewe Central
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crewe Central recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crewe Central
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crewe Central recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crewe Central, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crewe Central.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crewe Central |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe North | 418 | 72.8 | -57% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 320 | 80.9 | -52% |
| Crewe West | 1,166 | 106.4 | -37% |
| Crewe East | 2,582 | 145.9 | -14% |
| Crewe South | 1,469 | 111.7 | -34% |
| Leighton | 541 | 77.6 | -54% |
| Wistaston | 450 | 46.0 | -73% |
| Willaston and Rope | 262 | 40.6 | -76% |
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 Crewe Central over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Newdigate Street | 145 |
| On or near Parking Area | 97 |
| On or near Supermarket | 93 |
| On or near Bessemer Way | 73 |
| On or near Oxford Street | 67 |
| On or near Goddard Street | 38 |
| On or near Fallowfield Court | 32 |
| On or near Orchard Street | 31 |
| On or near Partridge Close | 30 |
| On or near Walker Street | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crewe Central 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 | 468 | 32.8% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 300 | 21.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 169 | 11.8% |
| Not recorded | 130 | 9.1% |
| Under investigation | 119 | 8.3% |
| Local resolution | 92 | 6.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 87 | 6.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 1.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 26 | 1.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Crewe Central has an estimated population of 8,403. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crewe Central sits in decile 1.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crewe Central |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 69.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 10.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 28.5% |
| Social rented homes | 30.9% |
| Private rented homes | 40.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 1.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 73.7% |
Is Crewe Central a safe place to live?
Crewe Central recorded 169.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher 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 Crewe Central?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 557 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (159).
Is crime in Crewe Central going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe Central was up 4% on the year before: 1,428 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,376 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crewe Central?
Crewe Central 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 Crewe Central. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.