Total Crime Rate
67.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waggs Road area has the 6th highest crime rate of 24 local areas in Congleton West , and the 377th 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 Waggs Road (CW12 4BU) in the last 12 months was 67.7 per 1,000 residents and was 12.0% lower than the Congleton West average (76.9 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -75.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 33.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 125.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -53.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waggs Road (CW12 4BU), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Congleton West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Banky Fields Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parson Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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