According to recent reports there are concerns over the spiralling levels of personal debt that are being seen in the Crewe area. Over the past few years personal debt has become a big problem in areas all around the UK, with many people finding themselves unable to manage with their high debt levels for a range of reasons, many of which are out of their control.

Concern has now been voiced by the debt charity the Consumer Credit Counselling Service over the level of debt that has been seen in the Crewe area. According to recently released figures the average amount that was owed by people contacting the charity in 2010 was £23,177. This figure related only to unsecured debts and was significantly higher than the national average of £19,338.

A new map on the CCCS website has revealed that level of debt in the Crewe area as well as other areas around the UK. The map is called Debt View and allows personal debt levels to be broken down by regions, areas and postcodes. In 2010 568 people from Crewe contact the CCCS for assistance with debt problems and this reflected an increase of 34 percent over a two year period. People have called the charity to get free and confidential advice relating to their debts.

An official from the CCCS said: “I am very concerned – not only by the high levels of debt we are seeing in Crewe, but also by the continuing squeeze on household budgets that is making it increasingly difficult for debtors to repay what they owe. I would urge anyone in Crewe who is worried about how to deal with their debts to seek free advice from a charity such as CCCS as early as possible.”