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Crime in Congleton

Congleton had 604 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 84.8 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 7th of 46 Cheshire East areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 87% above the middle Cheshire East area. Crime was down 5% on the three months before.

CW12, Cheshire East · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Congleton

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84.8crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
7 of 46Cheshire East rank1st is the highest rate
-5%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common267 in 3 months

Month by month

211 Mar 196 Apr 226 May 207 Jun 219 Jul 178 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Congleton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence26744%
public order7713%
anti-social behaviour7412%
criminal damage417%
theft346%
shoplifting335%
drugs203%
other crime152%

Congleton against Cheshire East

TypeCongleton per 1,000Middle Cheshire East areaChange
Violence37.519▼ 12%
Burglary1.51.8▼ 39%
Vehicle crime1.50.9▼ 21%
Anti-social behaviour10.45.2▲ 30%
Theft and robbery5.93.5▲ 11%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Congleton84.8▼ 5%
Biddulph81.1▲ 13%
Mow Cop69.2▲ 69%
Scholar Green65.3▲ 47%
Biddulph Moor30.7▼ 14%
Marton2.1–
See every Cheshire East area ranked on the crime in Cheshire East page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Congleton a safe area?

Congleton had about 84.8 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 7 of 46 Cheshire East areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Congleton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (267), followed by public order (77) and anti-social behaviour (74).