Crime in Crewe East: statistics, rates and trends
2,569 crimes were recorded in Crewe East in the 12 months to August 2026, 145.1 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Crewe East
- Questions about crime in Crewe East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (975), public order (335) and shoplifting (307) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 473rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Crewe East | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,569 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 145.1 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,702 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crewe East peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,444 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (2,407). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,569 | 145.1 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,407 | 136.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,476 | 139.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,654 | 149.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,590 | 146.3 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,443 | 138.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,562 | 144.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,111 | 175.7 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,444 | 194.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 203 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crewe East recorded notably more bicycle theft (3.1 times the national rate), public order (2.8 times the national rate) and drugs (2.2 times the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (44% below). On the year before, drugs rose from 68 to 126 and bicycle theft rose from 28 to 45.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 975 | 55.1 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Public order | 335 | 18.9 | 6.7 | +27% |
| Shoplifting | 307 | 17.3 | 8.5 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 274 | 15.5 | 15.4 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 150 | 8.5 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Other theft | 141 | 8.0 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Drugs | 126 | 7.1 | 3.3 | +85% |
| Other crime | 57 | 3.2 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Burglary | 51 | 2.9 | 3.6 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 49 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -6% |
| Bicycle theft | 45 | 2.5 | 0.8 | +61% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 1.8 | 1.0 | +3% |
| Robbery | 19 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crewe East; the highest is Crewe Central (169.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Haslington, Cheshire East (41.9).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crewe East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Central | 1,427 | 169.8 | +17% |
| Crewe North | 423 | 73.6 | -49% |
| Crewe South | 1,463 | 111.3 | -23% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 309 | 78.1 | -46% |
| Crewe West | 1,165 | 106.3 | -27% |
| Leighton | 524 | 75.2 | -48% |
| Haslington | 405 | 41.9 | -71% |
| Wistaston | 444 | 45.4 | -69% |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Crewe East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (328).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 328 |
| On or near Supermarket | 275 |
| On or near Eaton Street | 114 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 79 |
| On or near Police Station | 71 |
| On or near Sandon Street | 69 |
| On or near Manchester Bridge | 68 |
| On or near Herald Drive | 52 |
| On or near Ludlow Avenue | 49 |
| On or near Abbey Place | 44 |
Of the 2,295 crimes in Crewe East with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 11% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 274 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 819 | 35.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 601 | 26.2% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 257 | 11.2% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 212 | 9.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 150 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 142 | 6.2% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 43 | 1.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 39 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 15 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Crewe East has an estimated population of 17,702 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.1%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (23%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (22%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crewe East average decile 4.8 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Crewe East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 17.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 15.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 19.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.8 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 9.0% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Crewe East a safe place to live?
Crewe East recorded 145.1 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 473rd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Crewe East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 975 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (335).
Is crime in Crewe East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe East was up 7% on the year before: 2,569 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,407 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crewe East?
About 17,702 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crewe East?
Crewe East 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.