CW5 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in CW5

CW5, Cheshire East has recorded a total of 240 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.23 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this CW5 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around CW5, encompassing approximately 33179 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (98) incidents (15.29% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (39) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Public order: (26) incidents (23.81% increase)

CW5 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 19
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 13
  • Audlem Road with total crimes: 13

CW5 Crime Map

Postcodes in CW5

The postcode district are associated with the CW5, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The CW5 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 98 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences987.2315.29%
Anti-social behaviour392.9562.50%
Public order261.1823.81%
Shoplifting200.78-28.57%
Other theft170.606.25%
Criminal damage and arson160.5114.29%
Other crime60.4850.00%
Vehicle crime60.18200.00%
Burglary50.1825.00%
Bicycle theft40.150.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences856.24-27.35%
Shoplifting282.5655.56%
Anti-social behaviour240.84-20.00%
Public order210.7216.67%
Other theft160.63-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson140.4816.67%
Other crime40.4233.33%
Bicycle theft40.120.00%
Burglary40.120.00%
Possession of weapons20.120.00%
Vehicle crime20.06-50.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Drugs10.030.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 117 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1176.8121.88%
Anti-social behaviour303.53-6.25%
Other theft190.9090.00%
Public order180.57-5.26%
Shoplifting180.54-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson120.54-29.41%
Vehicle crime40.36300.00%
Burglary40.12-20.00%
Other crime30.12-40.00%
Robbery10.090.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 96 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences966.4212.94%
Anti-social behaviour322.890.00%
Shoplifting210.9690.91%
Public order190.6358.33%
Criminal damage and arson170.5788.89%
Other theft100.51-33.33%
Drugs60.30-45.45%
Other crime50.18150.00%
Burglary50.150.00%
Theft from the person10.150.00%
Vehicle crime10.03-80.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 85 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 32 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences855.6710.39%
Anti-social behaviour322.5645.45%
Other theft150.96-16.67%
Public order120.4550.00%
Drugs110.361000.00%
Shoplifting110.33-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson90.3328.57%
Vehicle crime50.2725.00%
Burglary50.15-37.50%
Other crime20.150.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences774.9148.08%
Anti-social behaviour222.3237.50%
Other theft180.66-5.26%
Shoplifting150.5450.00%
Public order80.45-27.27%
Burglary80.24166.67%
Criminal damage and arson70.24-12.50%
Vehicle crime40.21-33.33%
Other crime20.12100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences523.92-32.47%
Other theft191.57-9.52%
Anti-social behaviour160.57-15.79%
Public order110.48-26.67%
Shoplifting100.3342.86%
Criminal damage and arson80.30-42.86%
Vehicle crime60.24200.00%
Burglary30.180.00%
Robbery20.090.00%
Drugs20.06-33.33%
Other crime10.06-66.67%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences774.97-4.94%
Other theft212.3240.00%
Anti-social behaviour190.6318.75%
Public order150.5715.38%
Criminal damage and arson140.45180.00%
Shoplifting70.42-50.00%
Drugs30.210.00%
Burglary30.09-50.00%
Other crime30.0950.00%
Vehicle crime20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 81 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.8510.96%
Anti-social behaviour162.44-30.43%
Other theft150.480.00%
Shoplifting140.45133.33%
Public order130.42-43.48%
Burglary60.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.18-37.50%
Drugs30.150.00%
Vehicle crime20.09-80.00%
Possession of weapons20.060.00%
Other crime20.06-60.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 73 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences735.24-16.09%
Anti-social behaviour232.20-14.81%
Public order230.6953.33%
Other theft150.6925.00%
Vehicle crime100.4566.67%
Criminal damage and arson80.30-52.94%
Shoplifting60.24-40.00%
Other crime50.180.00%
Burglary40.150.00%
Drugs30.12-83.33%
Possession of weapons20.09-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 87 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences876.2716.00%
Anti-social behaviour272.62-32.50%
Drugs180.811700.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.5488.89%
Public order150.51-6.25%
Other theft120.45-7.69%
Shoplifting100.36-37.50%
Vehicle crime60.30-62.50%
Other crime50.18-16.67%
Burglary40.150.00%
Possession of weapons30.120.00%
Theft from the person20.090.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%
Robbery10.03-50.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 75 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences755.97-2.60%
Anti-social behaviour402.2653.85%
Public order161.2160.00%
Vehicle crime160.4823.08%
Shoplifting160.4823.08%
Other theft130.48-35.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.39200.00%
Other crime60.27500.00%
Burglary40.18-42.86%
Robbery20.120.00%
Drugs10.06-66.67%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 77 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences775.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour262.320.00%
Other theft200.780.00%
Vehicle crime130.600.00%
Shoplifting130.390.00%
Public order100.390.00%
Burglary70.300.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.210.00%
Drugs30.090.00%
Other crime10.090.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 1080 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 83.08 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 117 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202498
June 202485
May 2024117
April 202496
March 202485
February 202477
January 202452
December 202377
November 202381
October 202373
September 202387
August 202375
July 202377

A total of 45 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20244
May 20243
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
November 20232
October 20235
September 20235
August 20236
July 20231

A total of 210 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.15 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202416
May 202419
April 202410
March 202415
February 202418
January 202419
December 202321
November 202315
October 202315
September 202312
August 202313
July 202320

A total of 346 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202439
June 202424
May 202430
April 202432
March 202432
February 202422
January 202416
December 202319
November 202316
October 202323
September 202327
August 202340
July 202326

A total of 139 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.69 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202416
June 202414
May 202412
April 202417
March 20249
February 20247
January 20248
December 202314
November 20235
October 20238
September 202317
August 20239
July 20233

A total of 207 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202421
May 202418
April 202419
March 202412
February 20248
January 202411
December 202315
November 202313
October 202323
September 202315
August 202316
July 202310

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202428
May 202418
April 202421
March 202411
February 202415
January 202410
December 20237
November 202314
October 20236
September 202310
August 202316
July 202313

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
February 20241
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20244
May 20244
April 20245
March 20245
February 20248
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234
September 20234
August 20234
July 20237

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
March 20241
November 20232
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 77 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20232
November 20232
October 202310
September 20236
August 202316
July 202313

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
November 20231
September 20232
July 20231

A total of 52 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20246
March 202411
February 20241
January 20242
December 20233
November 20233
October 20233
September 202318
August 20231
July 20233

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the CW5 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total19
    Shoplifting5
    Other theft5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Vehicle crime1
    Public order1
    Theft from the person1
  • 2. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total13
    Anti-social behaviour7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Audlem Road
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Other theft1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total11
    Shoplifting8
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Mill Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Public order3
    Other theft1
  • 6. Pepper Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Bicycle theft2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Trevithick Place
    Total7
    Public order3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Jubilee Gardens
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 9. Bowers Row
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Taylor Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 11. Sutton Close
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Wettenhall Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 13. Mckelvey Way
    Total4
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Chapel Close
    Total3
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Hinde Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. Queen Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 17. Wall Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 18. Marston Moor Close
    Total3
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. St Mary'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 20. Malbank
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 21. Volunteer Fields
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Wistaston Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 23. Station View
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Crewe Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 25. Weaver Brook Way
    Total3
    Vehicle crime2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Shrewbridge Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Nantwich
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Blackberry Close
    Total2
    Other crime2
  • 29. Church Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 30. Yew Tree Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1