Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
354
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CW2 · Cheshire East
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crewe has less crime — 135 vs 354 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Crewe in February 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 135, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (40), 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 Crewe — 135 vs 354 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Crewe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Crewe had more Drugs. Overall, Crewe recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 354).