Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
435
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CW7 · Cheshire West and Chester
187
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Winsford has less crime — 187 vs 435 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe recorded notably higher crime than Winsford in April 2026 — 435 vs 187 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Winsford has more Anti-social behaviour (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Winsford recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 187 vs 435 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Crewe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Winsford had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Winsford recorded fewer total crimes (187 vs 435).