Total Crime Rate
33.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Obelisk Way area has the 12th lowest crime rate of 24 local areas in Congleton West , and the 507th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Obelisk Way (CW12 4FY) in the last 12 months was 33.1 per 1,000 residents and was 57.0% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 13.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 150.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -85.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Obelisk Way (CW12 4FY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Banks Close, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parson Street (8 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Congleton West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Forge Croft Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Blake Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Banks Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Oakworth Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Prospect Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Davenport Street | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Parson Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Valley View | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Pavilion Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Westholme Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stirling Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Obelisk Way | Under investigation |
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