Congleton East vs Crewe Central

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Congleton East Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Crewe Central Cheshire Constabulary

      Congleton East vs Crewe Central Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Congleton East
      Cheshire Constabulary
      897 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Crewe Central
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,634 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.2% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Congleton East
      B Crewe Central
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      897
      2,634
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      945
      1,992
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↑32.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      13.3%
      35.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Congleton East
      B Crewe Central
      Violent Crime
      458 ↓5%
      996 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓1%
      290 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑20%
      133 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓50%
      34 ↑48%
      Burglary
      18 ↓50%
      62 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓4%
      165 ↑26%
      Drugs
      33 ↓3%
      185 ↑278%
      Public Order
      112 ↑19%
      321 ↑29%
      Robbery
      3 ↓67%
      23 ↑77%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑46%
      284 ↑28%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↓62%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓63%
      44 ↑52%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓75%
      40 ↑122%
      Other Crime
      27 ↑17%
      52 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Congleton East is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Congleton East safer than Crewe Central?

      Congleton East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 897 crimes in the last 12 months. Crewe Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 2,634 crimes. Congleton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Congleton East vs Crewe Central?

      Congleton East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Crewe Central shows +32.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Congleton East and Crewe Central?

      In Congleton East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (458 incidents). In Crewe Central, it is Violent Crime (996 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Congleton East and Crewe Central?

      Congleton East recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Crewe Central recorded 290. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Congleton East vs Crewe Central?

      Violent crime in Congleton East totalled 458 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 996 in Crewe Central. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Congleton East and Crewe Central in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Congleton East recorded 945 crimes (now 897, a change of -5.1%). Crewe Central recorded 1,992 crimes previously (now 2,634, +32.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Congleton East and Crewe Central?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Congleton East has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Crewe Central has 35.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Congleton East and Crewe Central?

      Congleton East falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Crewe Central is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Congleton East and Crewe Central?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Congleton East or Crewe Central on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Congleton East and Crewe Central. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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