Crime Rate in Northwich Leftwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwich Leftwich

The total recorded crimes in Northwich Leftwich, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 80 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwich Leftwich crime rate of 11.58 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 Northwich Leftwich, encompassing approximately 6,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
Northwich Leftwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • Ash Street with total crimes: 6
  • Waterbank Row with total crimes: 6

How safe is Northwich Leftwich?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire West and Chester:

    • In 2024, Northwich Leftwich reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,186 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northwich Leftwich witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Northwich Leftwich experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,188 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northwich Leftwich witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Northwich Leftwich has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Northwich Leftwich Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northwich Leftwich has recorded 80 crimes with crime rate of 11.58 ranking 8th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Northwich Leftwich crimes were 1,186. The crime rate of Northwich Leftwich in 2024 was 171.66 (year) or 14.30 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwich Leftwich were around 1,188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 171.95 (year) or 14.33 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwich Leftwich)CrimesRank (Northwich Leftwich)CrimesRank (Northwich Leftwich)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter436 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange286 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin102 61,397 31,468 3
Upton162 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon157 41,312 51,406 4
Westminster118 51,021 8688 14
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole66 11831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington71 9885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton57 14830 11801 10
Sutton Villages69 10760 13729 12
Frodsham34 27589 14740 11
Whitby Park59 13788 12703 13
Shakerley60 12421 25540 16
Winsford Dene39 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton48 20560 15459 21
Handbridge Park57 15495 21453 23
Hartford & Greenbank52 17537 16477 18
Northwich Winnington & Castle56 16511 18409 27
Northwich Witton50 19507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington48 21520 17461 20
Marbury52 18470 24446 24
Lache38 25351 28472 19
Netherpool29 32410 26456 22
Neston41 23489 22442 25
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead47 22341 29327 30
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Winsford Swanlow30 31399 27360 29
Ledsham & Manor34 28334 30364 28
Whitby Groves31 29219 34186 40
Farndon30 30145 42137 43
Rudheath28 34247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel29 33314 31282 32
Tarvin & Kelsall25 36270 32238 34
Helsby26 35176 37247 33
Tarporley24 37169 38220 35
Little Neston22 38209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton10 43155 39200 36
Malpas14 39196 36189 37
Tattenhall12 42145 41188 38
Strawberry5 45149 40186 39
Saughall & Mollington14 40137 44179 41
Parkgate13 41140 43132 44
Sandstone8 44117 4589 45

Northwich Leftwich 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (31 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (27 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20252
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 64 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20251
May 20254
April 20258
March 202511
February 20257
January 202511
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 145 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202514
May 202515
April 202514
March 202517
February 202511
January 202514
December 202414
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410

A total of 15 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20254
March 20251
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 163 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.58 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202527
May 202515
April 202516
March 202512
February 20259
January 202515
December 202413
November 20247
October 202413
September 20247
August 202417

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 168 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 20258
April 202516
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 202416
September 202431
August 202422

A total of 353 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202531
May 202528
April 202533
March 202524
February 202526
January 202533
December 202437
November 20249
October 202435
September 202437
August 202438

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
September 20243
August 202413

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
February 20253
November 20241

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20257
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
August 20242

A total of 14 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Northwich Leftwich in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Northwich Leftwich postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Anti-social behaviour9
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Ash Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
3. Waterbank Row (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
4. Market Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Heber Walk (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sheath Street (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sandiford Square (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Drillfield Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Wesley Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1

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