Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
435
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 435 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 435 incidents compared to 18, a 24.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58) and Public order (45), while Holmes Chapel has more Other theft (4) and Burglary (2). Crewe sits above the national average for recorded crime while Holmes Chapel is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 18 vs 435 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Holmes Chapel had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 435).