Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Crewe has less crime — 159 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe and Northwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 159 and 162 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (16) and Public order (16), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (22). 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, Crewe recorded fewer crimes than Northwich — 159 vs 162 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Northwich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Crewe recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 162).