Crime in Willaston and Rope: statistics, rates and trends
240 crimes were recorded in Willaston and Rope in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Willaston and Rope at a glance
- Crime trends in Willaston and Rope
- Types of crime in Willaston and Rope
- Willaston and Rope compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Willaston and Rope
- What happened after crimes were reported in Willaston and Rope
- Demographics of Willaston and Rope
- Questions about crime in Willaston and Rope
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (110), public order (28) and drugs (27) made up 69% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,551st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Willaston and Rope | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 240 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.2 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -28% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 6,459 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Willaston and Rope peaked in the year to August 2025 (333 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (208). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 15%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 240 | 37.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 333 | 51.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 323 | 50.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 264 | 40.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 246 | 38.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 292 | 45.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 238 | 36.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 226 | 35.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 208 | 32.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 16 |
| July 2026 | 16 |
| June 2026 | 28 |
| May 2026 | 23 |
| April 2026 | 17 |
| March 2026 | 18 |
| February 2026 | 20 |
| January 2026 | 29 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 24 |
| October 2025 | 15 |
| September 2025 | 20 |
Compared with England and Wales, Willaston and Rope recorded notably more drugs (28% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (50% below) and public order (35% below). On the year before, public order fell from 41 to 28 and violence and sexual offences fell from 145 to 110.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 110 | 17.0 | 34.2 | -24% |
| Public order | 28 | 4.3 | 6.7 | -32% |
| Drugs | 27 | 4.2 | 3.3 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 17 | 2.6 | 15.4 | n/a |
| Other theft | 15 | 2.3 | 6.4 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 13 | 2.0 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 3 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Willaston and Rope.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Willaston and Rope |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wistaston | 444 | 45.4 | +22% |
| Shavington | 279 | 42.5 | +14% |
| Crewe South | 1,463 | 111.3 | +199% |
| Crewe West | 1,165 | 106.3 | +186% |
| Nantwich South and Stapeley | 637 | 65.1 | +75% |
| Crewe Central | 1,427 | 169.8 | +357% |
| Nantwich North and West | 836 | 89.4 | +141% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 309 | 78.1 | +110% |
The 10 locations below account for 63% of the crime recorded in Willaston and Rope over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Crewe Road” (61).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Crewe Road | 61 |
| On or near Eastern Road | 16 |
| On or near Hollybush Crescent | 15 |
| On or near Supermarket | 15 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
| On or near Park Mills Close | 9 |
| On or near Sunart Close | 7 |
| On or near Dairyfields Road | 6 |
| On or near Tricketts Mews | 6 |
| On or near Parking Area | 5 |
Of the 223 crimes in Willaston and Rope with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 17 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 85 | 38.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 47 | 21.1% | 35.3% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 14.3% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 9.4% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 16 | 7.2% | 11.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 11 | 4.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.7% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 3 | 1.3% | 4.7% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.9% | 0.3% |
Willaston and Rope has an estimated population of 6,459 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.0%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (7.4%, against 23.3%) and less private renting (7.4%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Willaston and Rope average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Willaston and Rope | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 32.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 7.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 89.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.0% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.4% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Willaston and Rope a safe place to live?
Willaston and Rope recorded 37.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,551st of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Willaston and Rope?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 110 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (28).
Is crime in Willaston and Rope going up or down?
Recorded crime in Willaston and Rope was down 28% on the year before: 240 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 333 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Willaston and Rope?
About 6,459 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 28% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Willaston and Rope?
Willaston and Rope 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.