Crime in Crewe St Barnabas: statistics, rates and trends

320 crimes were recorded in Crewe St Barnabas in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 160 reports (50% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crewe St Barnabas has the 1,819th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Crewe St Barnabas was highest in the year to July 2021 (595 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (316). 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crewe St Barnabas 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 drugs, other crime.

The largest falls were in public order (-41%) and violence and sexual offences (-21%).

Violence and sexual offences in Crewe St Barnabas

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 160 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (40.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 50.0% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Crewe St Barnabas

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 191% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Crewe St Barnabas

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Crewe St Barnabas

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Crewe St Barnabas

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 80% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Crewe St Barnabas

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Crewe St Barnabas

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 15 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Crewe St Barnabas

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Crewe St Barnabas

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Crewe St Barnabas

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Crewe St Barnabas

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Crewe St Barnabas

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crewe St Barnabas recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crewe St Barnabas, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crewe St Barnabas.

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 St Barnabas over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crewe St Barnabas 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.

Crewe St Barnabas has an estimated population of 3,955. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crewe St Barnabas sits in decile 2.6, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 St Barnabas. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.