Crime in Crewe East: statistics, rates and trends
2,582 crimes were recorded in Crewe East in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crewe East at a glance
- Crime trends in Crewe East
- Types of crime in Crewe East
- Crewe East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crewe East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crewe East
- Population and deprivation in Crewe East
- Questions about crime in Crewe East
- About this data
2,582 crimes were recorded in Crewe East in the 12 months to July 2026, 145.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 994 reports (38% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crewe East has the 472nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crewe East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,582 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.9 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,702 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crewe East was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,504 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (2,397). Over the whole period it fell 26%, 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 | 2,582 | 145.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,397 | 135.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,510 | 141.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,662 | 150.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,529 | 142.9 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,486 | 140.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,560 | 144.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,144 | 177.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,504 | 197.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 231 |
| June 2026 | 264 |
| May 2026 | 220 |
| April 2026 | 240 |
| March 2026 | 212 |
| February 2026 | 177 |
| January 2026 | 237 |
| December 2025 | 197 |
| November 2025 | 199 |
| October 2025 | 174 |
| September 2025 | 215 |
| August 2025 | 216 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crewe 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. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in drugs (+80%) and bicycle theft (+73%). The largest falls were in other crime (-19%) and criminal damage and arson (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 994 | 56.2 | 1.64 | +7% |
| Shoplifting | 330 | 18.6 | 2.25 | +8% |
| Public order | 327 | 18.5 | 2.78 | +25% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 270 | 15.3 | 0.99 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 146 | 8.2 | 1.22 | -17% |
| Other theft | 138 | 7.8 | 1.22 | +7% |
| Drugs | 124 | 7.0 | 2.14 | +80% |
| Other crime | 52 | 2.9 | 1.39 | -19% |
| Burglary | 49 | 2.8 | 0.78 | -16% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 2.7 | 0.54 | -13% |
| Bicycle theft | 45 | 2.5 | 3.09 | +73% |
| Possession of weapons | 34 | 1.9 | 1.98 | +48% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.1 | 0.79 | +73% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.4 | 0.23 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crewe East
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crewe East recorded 994 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 38.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crewe East
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crewe East recorded 330 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crewe East
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crewe East recorded 327 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crewe East
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crewe East recorded 270 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crewe East
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crewe East recorded 146 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crewe East
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crewe East recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crewe East
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crewe East recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crewe East
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crewe East recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crewe East
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crewe East recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crewe East
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crewe East recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crewe East
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crewe East recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crewe East
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crewe East recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crewe East
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crewe East recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crewe East
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crewe East recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crewe East, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crewe East.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crewe East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Central | 1,428 | 169.9 | +17% |
| Crewe North | 418 | 72.8 | -50% |
| Crewe South | 1,469 | 111.7 | -23% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 320 | 80.9 | -45% |
| Crewe West | 1,166 | 106.4 | -27% |
| Leighton | 541 | 77.6 | -47% |
| Haslington | 412 | 42.7 | -71% |
| Wistaston | 450 | 46.0 | -68% |
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 East over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 323 |
| On or near Supermarket | 292 |
| On or near Eaton Street | 104 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 80 |
| On or near Police Station | 73 |
| On or near Manchester Bridge | 72 |
| On or near Sandon Street | 70 |
| On or near Herald Drive | 62 |
| On or near Abbey Place | 48 |
| On or near Ludlow Avenue | 45 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crewe 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 832 | 32.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 589 | 22.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 279 | 10.8% |
| Not recorded | 270 | 10.5% |
| Under investigation | 220 | 8.5% |
| Local resolution | 145 | 5.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 131 | 5.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 47 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 16 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.2% |
Crewe East has an estimated population of 17,702. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crewe East sits in decile 4.8, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crewe East |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.0% |
Is Crewe East a safe place to live?
Crewe East recorded 145.9 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 East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 994 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (330).
Is crime in Crewe East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe East was up 8% on the year before: 2,582 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,397 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crewe East?
Crewe East 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 East. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.