Total Crime Rate
7.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Kennet Drive area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East , and the 81st 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 Kennet Drive (CW12 3RH) in the last 12 months was 7.7 per 1,000 residents and was 88.7% lower than the Congleton East average (67.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Other crime with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -87.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Kennet Drive (CW12 3RH), the main crime hotspot is near Dale Crescent. Police recorded 13 crimes here, including 8 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 | Wolstanholme Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Dale Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Dale Crescent | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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