Crime in Crewe West: statistics, rates and trends
1,165 crimes were recorded in Crewe West in the 12 months to August 2026, 106.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 18% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Crewe West at a glance
- Crime trends in Crewe West
- Types of crime in Crewe West
- Crewe West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Crewe West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Crewe West
- Demographics of Crewe West
- Questions about crime in Crewe West
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (500), anti-social behaviour (133) and public order (128) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,092nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Crewe West | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,165 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.3 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +18% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,961 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Crewe West peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,545 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (986). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 25%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,165 | 106.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 986 | 90.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,108 | 101.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,255 | 114.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,238 | 112.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,392 | 127.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,350 | 123.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,372 | 125.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,545 | 141.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 82 |
| July 2026 | 122 |
| June 2026 | 178 |
| May 2026 | 158 |
| April 2026 | 104 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 88 |
| December 2025 | 65 |
| November 2025 | 77 |
| October 2025 | 85 |
| September 2025 | 73 |
Compared with England and Wales, Crewe West recorded notably more drugs (2.4 times the national rate), public order (75% above the national rate) and criminal damage and arson (51% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (72% below) and vehicle crime (45% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 60 to 112 and drugs rose from 54 to 85, while burglary fell from 39 to 24 and other crime fell from 38 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 500 | 45.6 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 133 | 12.1 | 15.4 | +53% |
| Public order | 128 | 11.7 | 6.7 | +52% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 112 | 10.2 | 6.7 | +87% |
| Drugs | 85 | 7.8 | 3.3 | +57% |
| Other theft | 71 | 6.5 | 6.4 | +29% |
| Vehicle crime | 30 | 2.7 | 5.0 | +25% |
| Other crime | 27 | 2.5 | 2.1 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 26 | 2.4 | 8.5 | -4% |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -38% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Crewe West; 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 West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Central | 1,427 | 169.8 | +60% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 309 | 78.1 | -26% |
| Wistaston | 444 | 45.4 | -57% |
| Crewe South | 1,463 | 111.3 | +5% |
| Crewe North | 423 | 73.6 | -31% |
| Crewe East | 2,569 | 145.1 | +37% |
| Willaston and Rope | 240 | 37.2 | -65% |
| Leighton | 524 | 75.2 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Crewe West over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “White Avenue” (176).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near White Avenue | 176 |
| On or near George Gardens | 54 |
| On or near Queen'S Park Gardens | 40 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 31 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near Hulme Street | 28 |
| On or near Supermarket | 28 |
| On or near Rockwood Avenue | 27 |
| On or near Collins Street | 26 |
| On or near Duke Street | 25 |
Of the 1,032 crimes in Crewe West with a recorded outcome, 27% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 133 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 369 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 280 | 27.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 115 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 8.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 71 | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 51 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 2.6% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.2% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.6% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Crewe West has an estimated population of 10,961 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Crewe West average decile 3.9 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Crewe West | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Crewe West a safe place to live?
Crewe West recorded 106.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,092nd 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 500 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (133).
Is crime in Crewe West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe West was up 18% on the year before: 1,165 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 986 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Crewe West?
About 10,961 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Crewe West?
Crewe West 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.