Crime in Elworth: statistics, rates and trends

317 crimes were recorded in Elworth in the 12 months to July 2026, 39.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 173 reports (55% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Elworth has the 1,308th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Elworth was highest in the year to July 2020 (588 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (68). Over the whole period it fell 41%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Elworth 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+36%) and public order (+29%).

The largest falls were in shoplifting (-59%) and criminal damage and arson (-52%).

Violence and sexual offences in Elworth

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Elworth recorded 173 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 54.6% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Elworth

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Elworth recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Elworth

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Elworth recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Elworth

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Elworth recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 7.3% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Elworth

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Elworth recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Elworth

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Elworth recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Elworth

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Elworth recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 52% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Elworth

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Elworth recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 59% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Elworth

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Elworth recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Elworth

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Elworth recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Elworth, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Elworth.

1 areas within Elworth, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sandbach Elworth had the highest rate (57.2 per 1,000) and Sandbach Elworth the lowest (57.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

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 Elworth over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Elworth 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.

Elworth has an estimated population of 7,999. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Elworth sits in decile 8.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Elworth. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.