Crime in Crewe West: statistics, rates and trends
1,166 crimes were recorded in Crewe West in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Crewe West
- Questions about crime in Crewe West
- About this data
1,166 crimes were recorded in Crewe West in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 17% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 511 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Crewe West has the 1,079th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crewe West | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,166 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.4 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +17% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 10,961 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crewe West was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,593 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (995). Over the whole period it fell 27%, 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 | 1,166 | 106.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 995 | 90.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,114 | 101.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,263 | 115.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,230 | 112.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,428 | 130.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,301 | 118.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,367 | 124.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,593 | 145.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 83 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crewe West 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, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+85%) and anti-social behaviour (+63%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-55%) and burglary (-49%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 511 | 46.6 | 1.36 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 132 | 12.0 | 0.79 | +63% |
| Public order | 129 | 11.8 | 1.77 | +54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 111 | 10.1 | 1.49 | +85% |
| Drugs | 76 | 6.9 | 2.12 | +46% |
| Other theft | 71 | 6.5 | 1.01 | +27% |
| Other crime | 29 | 2.6 | 1.25 | -15% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.6 | 0.54 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 24 | 2.2 | 0.26 | -31% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -49% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 1.4 | 1.41 | +114% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.8 | 1.00 | -55% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.5 | 0.41 | -14% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Crewe West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crewe West recorded 511 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 43.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crewe West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crewe West recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 63% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crewe West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crewe West recorded 129 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 54% on the year before. It made up 11.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crewe West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crewe West recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crewe West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crewe West recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 46% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crewe West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crewe West recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crewe West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crewe West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crewe West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crewe West recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crewe West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crewe West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crewe West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crewe West recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 49% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crewe West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crewe West recorded 15 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 up 114% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crewe West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crewe West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crewe West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crewe West recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crewe West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crewe West recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Crewe West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crewe West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crewe West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Central | 1,428 | 169.9 | +60% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 320 | 80.9 | -24% |
| Wistaston | 450 | 46.0 | -57% |
| Crewe South | 1,469 | 111.7 | +5% |
| Crewe North | 418 | 72.8 | -32% |
| Crewe East | 2,582 | 145.9 | +37% |
| Willaston and Rope | 262 | 40.6 | -62% |
| Leighton | 541 | 77.6 | -27% |
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 West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near White Avenue | 170 |
| On or near George Gardens | 54 |
| On or near Queen'S Park Gardens | 41 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 34 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 28 |
| On or near Rockwood Avenue | 28 |
| On or near Alton Street | 27 |
| On or near Supermarket | 27 |
| On or near Duke Street | 26 |
| On or near Hulme Street | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crewe West 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 | 361 | 31.0% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 269 | 23.1% |
| Under investigation | 138 | 11.8% |
| Not recorded | 132 | 11.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 103 | 8.8% |
| Local resolution | 69 | 5.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 3.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 2.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 9 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Crewe West has an estimated population of 10,961. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crewe West sits in decile 3.9, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crewe West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.3% |
| Social rented homes | 16.2% |
| Private rented homes | 21.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.9 |
Is Crewe West a safe place to live?
Crewe West recorded 106.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 511 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (132).
Is crime in Crewe West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe West was up 17% on the year before: 1,166 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 995 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crewe West?
Crewe West 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 West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.