Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CW2 · Cheshire East
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crewe has less crime — 135 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Congleton and Crewe recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 148 and 135 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12), while Crewe has more Drugs (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Crewe recorded fewer crimes than Congleton — 135 vs 148 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Crewe had more Drugs. Overall, Crewe recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 148).