Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
435
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CW8 · Cheshire West and Chester
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Weaverham has less crime — 36 vs 435 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Weaverham in April 2026 — 435 incidents compared to 36, a 12.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Weaverham has more Burglary (2). Crewe sits above the national average for recorded crime while Weaverham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Weaverham recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 36 vs 435 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Weaverham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weaverham had more Burglary. Overall, Weaverham recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 435).