Elworth Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area of Elworth's population size (8,931 residents), the 23 crimes reported in February 2026 represent a remarkably low volume — just 0.26% of the population experienced a direct crime incident. At 2.6 crimes per 1,000 residents, this rate is 59.4% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting the area's consistently low crime profile. The breakdown shows a striking dominance of violent crimes (13 incidents, 56.5% of total) over property crimes (6 incidents, 26%), a reversal of the UK average where property crimes typically outnumber violent ones. This pattern may be influenced by Elworth's status as a commuter-oriented built-up area within Cheshire East, where social interactions in local amenities and community spaces could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal crime. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: as a winter month, February's low outdoor activity aligns with the 66% below UK average rate for shoplifting, which often peaks during warmer months when retail spaces are more frequented. The data also highlights Elworth's exceptional performance in certain categories — burglary and anti-social behaviour are both 20% and 78% below the UK average respectively, suggesting effective community engagement strategies or environmental design features that deter such crimes. These findings illustrate an area where crime prevention efforts have created a safer environment. monthly increase from January warrants attention.

February saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary and shoplifting both doubling from zero to two incidents — a 100% increase. This rise, though small in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors as retail activity resumes post-holiday season. Violence and sexual offences rose by 8.3%, though they remain 35% below the UK average at 1.5 per 1,000. Public order offences fell by 50%, aligning with the winter lull in outdoor gatherings typical for a built-up area in Cheshire East. Other theft decreased by 33.3%, suggesting a possible seasonal dip in opportunistic crimes. The breakdown reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with property crimes (8.7%) making up a smaller share than violent crimes (56.5%), a reversal of the UK average where property crimes dominate. These shifts highlight the unique character of Elworth, where community-focused policing and low population density may contribute to the crime profile.

Elworth's crime rate for February 2026 rose slightly to 2.6 per 1,000 residents, a 4.9% increase from the previous month's 2.5 per 1,000. This translates to approximately one reported crime every 28 days, or roughly one crime per 388 residents over the course of the month. For context, the built-up area's population of 8,931 means each resident faces a 0.026% chance of being directly affected by crime in any given month. While this monthly exposure remains exceptionally low compared to the UK average, the slight upward trend suggests a need for continued monitoring. The daily crime count of one incident per day aligns with Elworth's historically low crime profile, though the increase from January may reflect seasonal patterns as winter transitions into early spring. This figure underscores the area's status as one of the safest in the region, with crime levels consistently below the national average.