Crime Rates at Nelson Street, Congleton, CW12 4BS

Nelson Street area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 67 local areas in Congleton East , and the 624th highest 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 Nelson Street (CW12 4BS) in the last 12 months was 41.8 per 1,000 residents and was 38.4% 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 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 2 cases , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( 100.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 41.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -81.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Nelson Street (CW12 4BS), the main crime hotspot is near Swan Bank. Police recorded 40 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.