Crime in Crewe: statistics, rates and trends
8,102 crimes were recorded in Crewe in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
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8,102 crimes were recorded in Crewe in the 12 months to July 2026, 106.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 3,468 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Crewe has the 294th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Crewe | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 8,102 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 106.1 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 76,376 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Crewe was highest in the year to July 2018 (10,444 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (7,960). Over the whole period it fell 22%, 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 | 8,102 | 106.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 7,993 | 104.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 7,960 | 104.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 8,464 | 110.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 8,402 | 110.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 9,000 | 117.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 9,307 | 121.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 9,730 | 127.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 10,444 | 136.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 731 |
| June 2026 | 838 |
| May 2026 | 727 |
| April 2026 | 717 |
| March 2026 | 644 |
| February 2026 | 585 |
| January 2026 | 711 |
| December 2025 | 575 |
| November 2025 | 630 |
| October 2025 | 596 |
| September 2025 | 639 |
| August 2025 | 709 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Crewe 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, drugs.
The largest increases were in drugs (+48%) and possession of weapons (+16%). The largest falls were in burglary (-24%) and bicycle theft (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 3,468 | 45.4 | 1.33 | +0% |
| Public order | 905 | 11.8 | 1.78 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 752 | 9.8 | 0.64 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 621 | 8.1 | 0.98 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 554 | 7.3 | 1.07 | -3% |
| Drugs | 514 | 6.7 | 2.06 | +48% |
| Other theft | 471 | 6.2 | 0.96 | +12% |
| Burglary | 195 | 2.6 | 0.72 | -24% |
| Other crime | 191 | 2.5 | 1.18 | -14% |
| Vehicle crime | 170 | 2.2 | 0.45 | +3% |
| Possession of weapons | 102 | 1.3 | 1.38 | +16% |
| Bicycle theft | 86 | 1.1 | 1.37 | -20% |
| Robbery | 50 | 0.7 | 0.48 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +21% |
Violence and sexual offences in Crewe
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Crewe recorded 3,468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (45.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 42.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Crewe
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Crewe recorded 905 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 8% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Crewe
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Crewe recorded 752 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Crewe
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Crewe recorded 621 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Crewe
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Crewe recorded 554 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Crewe
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Crewe recorded 514 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 48% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Crewe
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Crewe recorded 471 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Crewe
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Crewe recorded 195 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Crewe
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Crewe recorded 191 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Crewe
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Crewe recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Crewe
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Crewe recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Crewe
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Crewe recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Crewe
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Crewe recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Crewe
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Crewe recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Crewe, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Crewe.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Crewe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington | 288 | 43.8 | -59% |
| Nantwich | 1,679 | 80.5 | -24% |
| Elworth | 317 | 39.6 | -63% |
| Sandbach | 893 | 67.7 | -36% |
| Alsager | 949 | 58.7 | -45% |
| Middlewich | 1,117 | 76.4 | -28% |
| Winsford | 3,032 | 85.6 | -19% |
| Holmes Chapel | 199 | 28.7 | -73% |
9 areas within Crewe, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Crewe Central had the highest rate (169.9 per 1,000) and Willaston and Rope the lowest (40.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crewe Central | Neighbourhood | 8,403 | 1,428 | 169.9 |
| Crewe East | Neighbourhood | 17,702 | 2,582 | 145.9 |
| Crewe South | Neighbourhood | 13,150 | 1,469 | 111.7 |
| Crewe West | Neighbourhood | 10,961 | 1,166 | 106.4 |
| Crewe St Barnabas | Neighbourhood | 3,955 | 320 | 80.9 |
| Leighton | Neighbourhood | 6,971 | 541 | 77.6 |
| Crewe North | Neighbourhood | 5,744 | 418 | 72.8 |
| Wistaston | Neighbourhood | 9,775 | 450 | 46.0 |
| Willaston and Rope | Neighbourhood | 6,459 | 262 | 40.6 |
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 over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 639 |
| On or near Supermarket | 518 |
| On or near Hospital | 179 |
| On or near White Avenue | 170 |
| On or near Newdigate Street | 145 |
| On or near Eaton Street | 104 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 97 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 80 |
| On or near Bessemer Way | 73 |
| On or near Police Station | 73 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Crewe 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 | 2,800 | 34.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,763 | 21.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 808 | 10.0% |
| Not recorded | 752 | 9.3% |
| Under investigation | 726 | 9.0% |
| Local resolution | 489 | 6.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 398 | 4.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 165 | 2.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 125 | 1.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 40 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.1% |
Crewe has an estimated population of 76,376. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Crewe sits in decile 5.0, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Crewe |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.9% |
| Social rented homes | 14.3% |
| Private rented homes | 22.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 5.0 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 12.6% |
Is Crewe a safe place to live?
Crewe recorded 106.1 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?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 3,468 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (905).
Is crime in Crewe going up or down?
Recorded crime in Crewe was up 1% on the year before: 8,102 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 7,993 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Crewe?
Crewe 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.