Crime Rate in Nantwich North and West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nantwich North and West

The total recorded crimes in Nantwich North and West, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 60 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nantwich North and West crime rate of 2.41 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Nantwich North and West, encompassing approximately 24,907 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Nantwich North and West Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Pepper Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Vauxhall Road with total crimes: 5

How safe is Nantwich North and West?

To understand the safety of Nantwich North and West, we need to analyze Nantwich North and West crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Nantwich North and West reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 864 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nantwich North and West witnessed more crimes than 44 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Nantwich North and West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 818 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nantwich North and West witnessed more crimes than 43 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Nantwich North and West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Nantwich North and West Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Nantwich North and West has recorded 60 crimes with crime rate of 2.41 ranking 13th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Nantwich North and West crimes were 864. The crime rate of Nantwich North and West in 2024 was 34.69 (year) or 2.89 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nantwich North and West were around 818 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.84 (year) or 2.74 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nantwich North and West)CrimesRank (Nantwich North and West)CrimesRank (Nantwich North and West)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
High Legh158 21,544 31,465 3
Macclesfield Central112 61,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central125 41,375 51,213 5
Middlewich117 5319 30124 40
Crewe West104 71,094 61,138 6
Handforth70 11883 7926 7
Knutsford60 14761 10857 8
Congleton West93 8446 23146 37
Macclesfield South90 9784 9701 10
Congleton East81 10301 3394 43
Wilmslow West and Chorley55 18735 11687 11
Wrenbury56 16339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley45 22707 12637 13
Alsager69 12260 36188 34
Macclesfield West and Ivy42 23673 13531 16
Chelford58 15607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton41 25559 16596 15
Haslington49 20587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 28518 17527 17
Leighton55 17448 22296 29
Wistaston40 27508 18448 18
Crewe North31 34484 20443 19
Macclesfield East54 19503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green37 29294 34441 20
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
Odd Rode48 2183 4743 49
Macclesfield Tytherington21 41427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington41 26310 31364 24
Sandbach Elworth41 24149 4258 47
Bollington34 32307 32357 25
Shavington36 30365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas27 37364 26325 26
Alderley Edge31 33342 27287 30
Willaston and Rope34 31339 29280 31
Disley9 51179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley24 40285 35230 33
Bunbury21 42202 37177 35
Sandbach Heath and East28 35154 4174 46
Wilmslow Dean Row12 48161 40176 36
Brereton Rural28 36122 4533 50
Gawsworth16 44197 38140 38
Sutton12 47144 43130 39
Sandbach Town25 3953 5230 52
Wybunbury16 45139 44118 41
Mobberley7 5274 5095 42
Dane Valley18 4380 4857 48
Prestbury11 49107 4693 44
Wilmslow East10 5079 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock14 4659 5131 51

Nantwich North and West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (29 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (7 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (23 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 76 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20258
May 20258
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 76 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20259
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20249
September 20249
August 202423

A total of 281 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202523
June 202546
May 202525
April 202529
March 202521
February 202518
January 202523
December 202425
November 20244
October 202413
September 202431
August 202423

A total of 111 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202513
May 202510
April 20259
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20244
August 202422

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20252
May 20255
April 20255
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20254
May 20252
April 20255
March 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
August 20243

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20255
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
December 20241
September 20241

High Crime Locations Nantwich North and West in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Nantwich North and West postcode area is presented below.

1. Pepper Street (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting5
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Vauxhall Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Wych House Bank (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Possession of weapons1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Ernley Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sutton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
8. Tyldesley Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Manor Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Prince Edward Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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