Total Crime Rate
20.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fields Road area has the 18th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East , and the 304th 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 Fields Road (CW12 3BB) in the last 12 months was 20.8 per 1,000 residents and was 69.4% lower 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 400.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -79.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fields Road (CW12 3BB), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Canal Road, where police recorded 8 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Wolstanholme Close (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Congleton East| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bunts Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Wolstanholme Close | Under investigation |
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