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Crime in Crewe

Crewe had 2,162 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 144 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 2nd of 46 Cheshire East areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 217% above the middle Cheshire East area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

CW1, Cheshire East · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Crewe

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144crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
2 of 46Cheshire East rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common870 in 3 months

Month by month

625 Mar 672 Apr 698 May 815 Jun 721 Jul 626 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence87040%
public order26312%
anti-social behaviour26212%
criminal damage1517%
drugs1487%
shoplifting1477%
theft1346%
other crime633%

Crewe against Cheshire East

TypeCrewe per 1,000Middle Cheshire East areaChange
Violence5819▲ 4%
Burglary2.91.8▼ 6%
Vehicle crime1.90.9▼ 24%
Anti-social behaviour17.55.2▲ 37%
Theft and robbery11.33.5▲ 15%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bradfield Green157.1▲ 39%
Crewe144▲ 8%
Coppenhall100.9▲ 21%
Crewe Green89.3▲ 17%
Haslington50.9▲ 23%
Wistaston45.6▲ 1%
Shavington41.4▼ 8%
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 Crewe a safe area?

Crewe had about 144 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 2 of 46 Cheshire East areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Crewe?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (870), followed by public order (263) and anti-social behaviour (262).