Crime Rate in Northwich Winnington & Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle

The total recorded crimes in Northwich Winnington & Castle, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in July 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwich Winnington & Castle crime rate of 3.00 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 Winnington & Castle, encompassing approximately 18,653 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (60.87% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (5) incidents (66.67% increase)
Northwich Winnington & Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marine Approach with total crimes: 9
  • Castle Court with total crimes: 7
  • Verdin Avenue with total crimes: 6

How safe is Northwich Winnington & Castle?

To understand the safety of Northwich Winnington & Castle, we need to analyze Northwich Winnington & Castle 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 Winnington & Castle demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 511 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Northwich Winnington & Castle witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Northwich Winnington & Castle had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 409 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Northwich Winnington & Castle has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Northwich Winnington & Castle Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Northwich Winnington & Castle has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 3.00 ranking 16th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Northwich Winnington & Castle crimes were 511. The crime rate of Northwich Winnington & Castle in 2024 was 27.39 (year) or 2.28 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwich Winnington & Castle were around 409 crimes with yearly crime rate of 21.93 (year) or 1.83 (month) ranking 27 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwich Winnington & Castle)CrimesRank (Northwich Winnington & Castle)CrimesRank (Northwich Winnington & Castle)
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
Northwich Leftwich80 81,186 71,188 6
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 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 Winnington & Castle 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 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (21 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 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 (9 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202537
June 202523
May 202515
April 202526
March 202521
February 202517
January 202513
December 202428
November 20249
October 202413
September 202425
August 202423

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20258
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
January 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20245
August 20249

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
October 20244
August 20243

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20251
January 20257
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20248

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

MonthCount
July 20251
June 202512
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20258
December 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20245

A total of 3 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
July 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
August 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northwich Winnington & Castle in July 2025

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

1. Marine Approach (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences9
2. Castle Court (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
3. Verdin Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Other theft1
4. Park Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
5. Butterworth Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Highfield Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Rendle Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Chapel Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
10. Geranium Street (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1

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