Congleton Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 30,901, Congleton recorded 162 crimes in October 2025—a rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents, 32.5% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure translates to approximately one crime for every 191 residents over the course of the month, underscoring the area’s relatively low crime burden compared to national standards. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 45.7% of all reports (74 incidents), significantly lower than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 (2.7%). Anti-social behaviour followed at 9.9% (16 incidents), with rates 60% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or lower prevalence of disruptive activity. Public order offences (15 incidents, 9.3%) also fell well below the UK average, though their decline may reflect seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced social gatherings. The data illustrates a crime profile dominated by interpersonal violence rather than property crime, a pattern consistent with Congleton’s likely mix of residential and commercial zones. October’s transition into darker evenings and the Halloween season may have influenced patterns, with increased lighting and community events mitigating some risks while amplifying others. The absence of a significant rise in property crime—despite the 150% increase in criminal damage and arson—suggests that targeted interventions or environmental design may be keeping burglary and theft rates low. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting (71.4% month-on-month) could indicate a need for enhanced retail security measures, particularly in high-traffic areas.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+150%), vehicle crime (+133.3%), and shoplifting (+71.4%) compared to September, reflecting potential seasonal influences such as Halloween and darker evenings. Conversely, drug-related crimes fell by two-thirds (from nine to three), possibly linked to reduced recreational activity during the month. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also declined, though the latter’s drop (42.3%) may be partly attributed to increased community engagement or seasonal shifts in public behaviour. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (45.7% of all crimes), 10% below the UK average, suggesting Congleton’s approach to policing violent crime may be more effective than national trends. Meanwhile, vehicle crime’s 52% deficit compared to the UK average highlights the area’s relatively secure parking infrastructure or lower exposure to high-risk zones.

In October 2025, Congleton’s crime rate remained stable at 5.2 per 1,000 residents, a 1.9% decrease from the previous month’s 5.3 per 1,000. This consistency suggests no major spikes or dips in overall criminal activity, though localized shifts in specific categories warrant closer attention. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the pace of incidents for residents and local authorities. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 191 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. Given Congleton’s population of 30,901, this translates to a manageable burden on policing resources, though the distribution of crime types—particularly the dominance of violent crime—may indicate underlying social or environmental factors requiring targeted interventions.