Total Crime Rate
15.1 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
5.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Severn Close area has the 15th lowest crime rate of 68 local areas in Congleton East , and the 206th lowest crime rate of 1,263 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 Severn Close (CW12 3RD) in the last 12 months was 15.1 per 1,000 residents and was 78.3% lower than the Congleton East average (69.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Burglary with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 5.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -92.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Severn Close (CW12 3RD), the main crime hotspot is near Matthews Place. Police recorded 22 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Congleton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Daven Road | — |
| Apr 2026 | Bicycle theft | Sefton Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Matthews Place | — |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Matthews Place | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Public order | Parking Area | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Parking Area | Local resolution |
| Apr 2026 | Shoplifting | Sheldon Avenue | Under investigation |
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