Crime in Crewe South: statistics, rates and trends
1,463 crimes were recorded in Crewe South in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.3 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Crewe South
- Questions about crime in Crewe South
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (660), public order (143) and drugs (123) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 991st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Crewe South | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,463 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.3 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -14% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 13,150 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Crewe South of any year here (1,463 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 29%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,463 | 111.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,695 | 128.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,640 | 124.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,769 | 134.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,625 | 123.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,930 | 146.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,904 | 144.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,901 | 144.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,057 | 156.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 128 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crewe South recorded notably more drugs (2.9 times the national rate), public order (63% above the national rate) and possession of weapons (57% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (50% below) and shoplifting (50% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 30 to 42 and other theft rose from 87 to 102, while shoplifting fell from 98 to 56 and possession of weapons fell from 30 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 660 | 50.2 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Public order | 143 | 10.9 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Drugs | 123 | 9.4 | 3.3 | -20% |
| Other theft | 102 | 7.8 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 101 | 7.7 | 15.4 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 95 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 56 | 4.3 | 8.5 | -43% |
| Burglary | 49 | 3.7 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 42 | 3.2 | 5.0 | +40% |
| Other crime | 39 | 3.0 | 2.1 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 20 | 1.5 | 1.0 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 17 | 1.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crewe South; 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 South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe West | 1,165 | 106.3 | -4% |
| Crewe Central | 1,427 | 169.8 | +53% |
| Wistaston | 444 | 45.4 | -59% |
| Crewe East | 2,569 | 145.1 | +30% |
| Willaston and Rope | 240 | 37.2 | -67% |
| Shavington | 279 | 42.5 | -62% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 309 | 78.1 | -30% |
| Crewe North | 423 | 73.6 | -34% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Crewe South over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (213).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 213 |
| On or near The Birches | 54 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Lockitt Street | 48 |
| On or near Hewitt Street | 45 |
| On or near Edleston Road | 37 |
| On or near Manning Street | 35 |
| On or near Davenport Avenue | 33 |
| On or near Furnival Street | 33 |
| On or near Hinton Road | 33 |
Of the 1,362 crimes in Crewe South with a recorded outcome, 22% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 101 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 536 | 39.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 304 | 22.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 147 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 122 | 9.0% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 109 | 8.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 91 | 6.7% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 22 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 1.6% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Crewe South has an estimated population of 13,150 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more private renting (44%, against 20%), more households without a car (36%, against 23%) and more residents with no qualifications (27%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crewe South average decile 3.0 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Crewe South | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.7% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 9.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 22.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 27.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 36.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 42.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 44.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.0 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 13.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Crewe South a safe place to live?
Crewe South recorded 111.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 991st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs and public order.
What is the most common crime in Crewe South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 660 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (143).
Is crime in Crewe South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe South was down 14% on the year before: 1,463 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,695 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crewe South?
About 13,150 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 9.4% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crewe South?
Crewe South 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.