Total Crime Rate
80.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Washford Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East , and the 304th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Washford Close (CW12 1FZ) in the last 12 months was 80.7 per 1,000 residents and was 18.8% higher than the Congleton East average (67.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 29 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 383.3% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 30 (≈ 59.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 111.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Washford Close (CW12 1FZ), the main crime hotspot is near Danebridge Place. Police recorded 20 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Congleton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Surrey Drive | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Sussex Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | King Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | King Street | Under investigation |
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