Crime in Crewe North: statistics, rates and trends
423 crimes were recorded in Crewe North in the 12 months to August 2026, 73.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Crewe North
- Questions about crime in Crewe North
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (208), public order (43) and criminal damage and arson (38) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,074th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Crewe North | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 423 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 73.6 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,744 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crewe North peaked in the year to August 2018 (676 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (401). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 37%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 423 | 73.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 401 | 69.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 430 | 74.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 535 | 93.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 603 | 105.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 602 | 104.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 577 | 100.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 553 | 96.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 676 | 117.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (73% below) and shoplifting (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 31 to 38 and public order rose from 37 to 43.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 208 | 36.2 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Public order | 43 | 7.5 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 6.6 | 6.7 | +23% |
| Other theft | 28 | 4.9 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Anti-social behaviour | 24 | 4.2 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 4.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Drugs | 22 | 3.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 2.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Burglary | 11 | 1.9 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 5 | 0.9 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.5 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crewe North; the highest is Crewe Central (169.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Willaston and Rope (37.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crewe North |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leighton | 524 | 75.2 | +2% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 309 | 78.1 | +6% |
| Crewe Central | 1,427 | 169.8 | +131% |
| Crewe East | 2,569 | 145.1 | +97% |
| Crewe West | 1,165 | 106.3 | +44% |
| Crewe South | 1,463 | 111.3 | +51% |
| Wistaston | 444 | 45.4 | -38% |
| Willaston and Rope | 240 | 37.2 | -50% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Crewe North over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (38).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Mount Pleasant | 34 |
| On or near Mossford Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Eadie Grove | 25 |
| On or near Selworthy Drive | 25 |
| On or near Walkers Croft Close | 21 |
| On or near Cliffe Road | 20 |
| On or near Adderley Close | 19 |
| On or near Supermarket | 17 |
| On or near Ryebank Avenue | 11 |
Of the 399 crimes in Crewe North with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 24 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 170 | 42.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 90 | 22.6% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 47 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 25 | 6.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 6.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 4.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 3.5% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 2.0% | 4.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
Crewe North has an estimated population of 5,744 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (19%, against 34%), fewer students (4.7%, against 7.9%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crewe North average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Crewe North | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 55.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.7% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 19.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 16.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crewe North a safe place to live?
Crewe North recorded 73.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,074th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Crewe North?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 208 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (43).
Is crime in Crewe North going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe North was up 5% on the year before: 423 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 401 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crewe North?
About 5,744 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crewe North?
Crewe North 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.