Crime in Crewe South: statistics, rates and trends
1,469 crimes were recorded in Crewe South in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Crewe South at a glance
- Crime trends in Crewe South
- Types of crime in Crewe South
- Crewe South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crewe South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crewe South
- Population and deprivation in Crewe South
- Questions about crime in Crewe South
- About this data
1,469 crimes were recorded in Crewe South in the 12 months to July 2026, 111.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 655 reports (45% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crewe South has the 974th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crewe South | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,469 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.7 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,150 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crewe South was highest in the year to July 2018 (2,070 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (1,469). Over the whole period it fell 29%, 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 | 1,469 | 111.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,709 | 130.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,624 | 123.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,798 | 136.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,639 | 124.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,919 | 145.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,929 | 146.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,869 | 142.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,070 | 157.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 129 |
| June 2026 | 126 |
| May 2026 | 107 |
| April 2026 | 109 |
| March 2026 | 136 |
| February 2026 | 112 |
| January 2026 | 128 |
| December 2025 | 118 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 103 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
| August 2025 | 134 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crewe South 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, public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in other theft (+20%) and vehicle crime (+18%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and bicycle theft (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 655 | 49.8 | 1.45 | -6% |
| Public order | 142 | 10.8 | 1.63 | -17% |
| Drugs | 121 | 9.2 | 2.81 | -19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 7.8 | 0.51 | -31% |
| Other theft | 102 | 7.8 | 1.21 | +20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 98 | 7.5 | 1.10 | -23% |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 4.6 | 0.55 | -46% |
| Burglary | 52 | 4.0 | 1.12 | -16% |
| Other crime | 41 | 3.1 | 1.48 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 39 | 3.0 | 0.60 | +18% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.7 | 2.03 | -39% |
| Possession of weapons | 19 | 1.4 | 1.49 | -39% |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.6 | 0.45 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.6 | 0.36 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crewe South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crewe South recorded 655 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (49.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 44.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crewe South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crewe South recorded 142 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crewe South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crewe South recorded 121 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crewe South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crewe South recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crewe South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crewe South recorded 102 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 20% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crewe South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crewe South recorded 98 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crewe South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crewe South recorded 60 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crewe South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crewe South recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crewe South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crewe South recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crewe South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crewe South recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crewe South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crewe South recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crewe South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crewe South recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crewe South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crewe South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crewe South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crewe South recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crewe South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crewe South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crewe South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe West | 1,166 | 106.4 | -5% |
| Crewe Central | 1,428 | 169.9 | +52% |
| Wistaston | 450 | 46.0 | -59% |
| Crewe East | 2,582 | 145.9 | +31% |
| Willaston and Rope | 262 | 40.6 | -64% |
| Shavington | 288 | 43.8 | -61% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 320 | 80.9 | -28% |
| Crewe North | 418 | 72.8 | -35% |
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 South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 210 |
| On or near The Birches | 56 |
| On or near Lockitt Street | 52 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Hewitt Street | 49 |
| On or near Hinton Road | 38 |
| On or near Furnival Street | 36 |
| On or near Edleston Road | 35 |
| On or near Lawton Street | 32 |
| On or near Stalbridge Road | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crewe South 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 | 542 | 36.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 328 | 22.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 138 | 9.4% |
| Under investigation | 132 | 9.0% |
| Local resolution | 102 | 6.9% |
| Not recorded | 102 | 6.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 80 | 5.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Crewe South has an estimated population of 13,150. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crewe South sits in decile 3.0, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crewe South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 72.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.6% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% |
| Private rented homes | 44.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.7% |
Is Crewe South a safe place to live?
Crewe South recorded 111.7 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 South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 655 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (142).
Is crime in Crewe South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe South was down 14% on the year before: 1,469 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,709 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crewe South?
Crewe South 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 South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.