Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 18, a 8.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (16) and Public order (16), while Holmes Chapel has more Other theft (4) and Burglary (2). 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, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 18 vs 159 incidents. That is 89% 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 Drugs and Public order while Holmes Chapel had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 159).