Crime in Elworth: statistics, rates and trends
301 crimes were recorded in Elworth in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 9% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (159), anti-social behaviour (31) and public order (27) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,317th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Elworth | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 301 | 28,139 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.6 | 66.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 7,999 | 421,298 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Elworth peaked in the year to August 2020 (602 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (80). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 42%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 301 | 37.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 330 | 41.3 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 347 | 43.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 80 | 10.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 134 | 16.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 469 | 58.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 602 | 75.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 498 | 62.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 519 | 64.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 12 |
| July 2026 | 33 |
| June 2026 | 26 |
| May 2026 | 32 |
| April 2026 | 28 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 23 |
| January 2026 | 22 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 20 |
| October 2025 | 30 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (75% below) and other theft (53% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 22 to 31 and public order rose from 20 to 27.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 159 | 19.9 | 34.2 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 31 | 3.9 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Public order | 27 | 3.4 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Other theft | 24 | 3.0 | 6.4 | -4% |
| Drugs | 14 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 13 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 12 | 1.5 | 6.7 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.0 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 5 | 0.6 | 2.1 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Elworth; the highest is Crewe (105.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Holmes Chapel (29.3).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Elworth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach | 899 | 68.1 | +81% |
| Middlewich | 1,122 | 76.8 | +104% |
| Holmes Chapel | 203 | 29.3 | -22% |
| Crewe | 8,050 | 105.4 | +180% |
| Alsager | 928 | 57.4 | +52% |
| Shavington | 279 | 42.5 | +13% |
| Winsford | 3,082 | 87.1 | +131% |
| Kidsgrove | 1,422 | 91.3 | +143% |
Sandbach Elworth is the one area listed within Elworth, with 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandbach Elworth | Neighbourhood | 7,721 | 428 | 55.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Elworth over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Lodge Road” (24).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Lodge Road | 24 |
| On or near London Road | 19 |
| On or near Abbey Road | 18 |
| On or near Hill Street | 17 |
| On or near Rookery Close | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 11 |
| On or near Etherow Close | 10 |
| On or near St Stephens Court | 9 |
| On or near William Foden Close | 9 |
| On or near Copper Beeches | 7 |
Of the 270 crimes in Elworth with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 31 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 132 | 48.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 56 | 20.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 10.4% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 7.4% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 10 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 3.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 2.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
Elworth has an estimated population of 7,999 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.4%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Elworth average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Elworth | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Elworth a safe place to live?
Elworth recorded 37.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,317th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Elworth?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 159 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (31).
Is crime in Elworth going up or down?
Recorded crime in Elworth was down 9% on the year before: 301 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 330 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Elworth?
About 7,999 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Elworth?
Elworth 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.