Crime in Wistaston: statistics, rates and trends
444 crimes were recorded in Wistaston in the 12 months to August 2026, 45.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Wistaston at a glance
- Crime trends in Wistaston
- Types of crime in Wistaston
- Wistaston compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Wistaston
- What happened after crimes were reported in Wistaston
- Demographics of Wistaston
- Questions about crime in Wistaston
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (230), anti-social behaviour (55) and public order (47) made up 75% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,222nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Wistaston | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 444 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 45.4 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,775 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Wistaston peaked in the year to August 2020 (574 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (402). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 444 | 45.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 495 | 50.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 473 | 48.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 460 | 47.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 495 | 50.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 474 | 48.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 574 | 58.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 421 | 43.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 402 | 41.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 32 |
| July 2026 | 39 |
| June 2026 | 34 |
| May 2026 | 43 |
| April 2026 | 38 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 58 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 36 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (64% below) and anti-social behaviour (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 39 to 47, while other theft fell from 30 to 23 and criminal damage and arson fell from 48 to 37.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 230 | 23.5 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 5.6 | 15.4 | -8% |
| Public order | 47 | 4.8 | 6.7 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -23% |
| Other theft | 23 | 2.4 | 6.4 | -23% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.1 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 4 | 0.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Wistaston; 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 Wistaston |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willaston and Rope | 240 | 37.2 | -18% |
| Crewe West | 1,165 | 106.3 | +134% |
| Crewe South | 1,463 | 111.3 | +145% |
| Crewe Central | 1,427 | 169.8 | +274% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 309 | 78.1 | +72% |
| Shavington | 279 | 42.5 | -6% |
| Crewe North | 423 | 73.6 | +62% |
| Nantwich South and Stapeley | 637 | 65.1 | +43% |
The 10 locations below account for 37% of the crime recorded in Wistaston over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Elm Close” (56).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Elm Close | 56 |
| On or near Pochard Close | 27 |
| On or near Brassey Court | 12 |
| On or near Pen Road | 11 |
| On or near Woodford Close | 11 |
| On or near Nantwich Road | 10 |
| On or near Old Gorse Close | 10 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 10 |
| On or near Herrick Close | 9 |
| On or near Merebank Road | 9 |
Of the 389 crimes in Wistaston with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 175 | 45.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 79 | 20.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 42 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 24 | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 23 | 5.9% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 18 | 4.6% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 18 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 4 | 1.0% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Wistaston has an estimated population of 9,775 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.8%, against 20.3%), less social housing (7.6%, against 17.1%) and fewer households without a car (11%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Wistaston average decile 8.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Wistaston | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 23.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 30.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 32.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Wistaston a safe place to live?
Wistaston recorded 45.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,222nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Wistaston?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 230 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Wistaston going up or down?
Recorded crime in Wistaston was down 10% on the year before: 444 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 495 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Wistaston?
About 9,775 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Wistaston?
Wistaston 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.