Crewe West vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Crewe West Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Prestbury and Alderley Edge Cheshire Constabulary

      Crewe West vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Crewe West
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,529 crimes / 12m
      ↑58% trend
      35.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Cheshire Constabulary
      392 crimes / 12m
      ↓8% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewe West
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,529
      392
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      968
      426
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58%
      ↓8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.2%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewe West
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge
      Violent Crime
      705 ↑47%
      151 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      138 ↑70%
      33 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      83 ↑73%
      48 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑41%
      11 ↑38%
      Burglary
      39 ↑18%
      24 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↑37%
      34 ↓8%
      Drugs
      126 ↑334%
      14 ↑100%
      Public Order
      150 ↑60%
      34 ↓15%
      Robbery
      10 ↓17%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↑58%
      27 ↓45%
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓15%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑229%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑43%
      8 ↑60%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prestbury and Alderley Edge is the safer choice — scoring 58/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewe West safer than Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Crewe West has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,529 crimes in the last 12 months. Prestbury and Alderley Edge has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 392 crimes. Prestbury and Alderley Edge scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewe West vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Crewe West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prestbury and Alderley Edge shows -8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crewe West and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      In Crewe West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (705 incidents). In Prestbury and Alderley Edge, it is Violent Crime (151 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crewe West and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Crewe West recorded 138 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 33. 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 Crewe West vs Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Violent crime in Crewe West totalled 705 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 151 in Prestbury and Alderley Edge. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewe West and Prestbury and Alderley Edge in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewe West recorded 968 crimes (now 1,529, a change of +58%). Prestbury and Alderley Edge recorded 426 crimes previously (now 392, -8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewe West and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      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. Crewe West has a resolution rate of 35.2% and Prestbury and Alderley Edge has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewe West and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      Crewe West falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Prestbury and Alderley Edge 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 Crewe West and Prestbury and Alderley Edge?

      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 Crewe West or Prestbury and Alderley Edge on a crime map?

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

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