Crime Rates at Hesketh Croft, Leighton, Crewe, CW1 4RY

Hesketh Croft area has the lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Crewe North , and the 116th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Hesketh Croft (CW1 4RY) in the last 12 months was 10.4 per 1,000 residents and was 84.9% lower than the Crewe North average (68.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Criminal damage and arson with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -75.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 6.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Hesketh Croft (CW1 4RY), the main crime hotspot is near Marshall Close. Police recorded 29 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.