Crime in Crewe North: statistics, rates and trends
418 crimes were recorded in Crewe North in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crewe North at a glance
- Crime trends in Crewe North
- Types of crime in Crewe North
- Crewe North compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crewe North
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crewe North
- Population and deprivation in Crewe North
- Questions about crime in Crewe North
- About this data
418 crimes were recorded in Crewe North in the 12 months to July 2026, 72.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower 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 207 reports (50% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crewe North has the 2,113th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crewe North | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 418 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 72.8 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,744 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crewe North was highest in the year to July 2018 (698 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (403). Over the whole period it fell 40%, 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 | 418 | 72.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 403 | 70.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 421 | 73.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 548 | 95.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 593 | 103.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 614 | 106.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 572 | 99.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 550 | 95.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 698 | 121.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 37 |
| June 2026 | 42 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 32 |
| March 2026 | 29 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 39 |
| December 2025 | 31 |
| November 2025 | 27 |
| October 2025 | 25 |
| September 2025 | 36 |
| August 2025 | 42 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crewe North 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+29%). The largest falls were in violence and sexual offences (-11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 207 | 36.0 | 1.05 | -11% |
| Public order | 41 | 7.1 | 1.07 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 40 | 7.0 | 1.03 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 25 | 4.4 | 0.28 | +4% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.2 | 0.50 | +167% |
| Other theft | 22 | 3.8 | 0.60 | +267% |
| Drugs | 21 | 3.7 | 1.12 | +75% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.3 | 0.64 | +18% |
| Other crime | 12 | 2.1 | 0.99 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.9 | 0.90 | +67% |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 0.18 | -72% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 0.26 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.21 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crewe North
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crewe North recorded 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 49.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crewe North
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crewe North recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 9.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crewe North
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crewe North recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 9.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crewe North
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crewe North recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crewe North
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crewe North recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 167% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crewe North
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crewe North recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crewe North
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crewe North recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crewe North
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crewe North recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crewe North
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crewe North recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crewe North
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crewe North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crewe North
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crewe North recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 72% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crewe North
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crewe North recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crewe North
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crewe North recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crewe North, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crewe North.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crewe North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton | 541 | 77.6 | +7% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 320 | 80.9 | +11% |
| Crewe Central | 1,428 | 169.9 | +134% |
| Crewe East | 2,582 | 145.9 | +100% |
| Crewe West | 1,166 | 106.4 | +46% |
| Crewe South | 1,469 | 111.7 | +54% |
| Wistaston | 450 | 46.0 | -37% |
| Willaston and Rope | 262 | 40.6 | -44% |
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 North over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 40 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 31 |
| On or near Eadie Grove | 27 |
| On or near Selworthy Drive | 24 |
| On or near Adderley Close | 23 |
| On or near Cliffe Road | 22 |
| On or near Supermarket | 20 |
| On or near Walkers Croft Close | 20 |
| On or near Underwood Lane | 13 |
| On or near Mayman Close | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crewe North 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 | 180 | 43.1% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 88 | 21.1% |
| Under investigation | 30 | 7.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 26 | 6.2% |
| Not recorded | 25 | 6.0% |
| Local resolution | 22 | 5.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 2.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% |
Crewe North has an estimated population of 5,744. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crewe North sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crewe North |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Crewe North a safe place to live?
Crewe North recorded 72.8 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 Crewe North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 207 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (41).
Is crime in Crewe North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe North was up 4% on the year before: 418 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 403 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crewe North?
Crewe North 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 North. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.