Crime Rate in Northwich Witton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwich Witton

The total recorded crimes in Northwich Witton, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in March 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwich Witton crime rate of 6.80 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 Witton, encompassing approximately 6,472 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Northwich Witton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pullman Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Agecroft Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Northwich Witton?

To understand the safety of Northwich Witton, we need to analyze Northwich Witton 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 Witton demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 507 crimes compared to 692.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Northwich Witton witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 44 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northwich Witton had fewer crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 510 crimes compared to 661. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Northwich Witton witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 44 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Northwich Witton Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northwich Witton has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 6.80 ranking 17th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Northwich Witton crimes were 507. The crime rate of Northwich Witton in 2024 was 78.33 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwich Witton were around 510 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.79 (year) or 6.57 (month) ranking 17 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)CrimesRank (Cheshire West and Chester)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter433 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange265 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin104 61,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon89 81,312 51,406 4
Westminster113 41,021 8688 14
Wolverham107 51,293 61,164 7
Northwich Leftwich96 71,186 71,188 6
Newton & Hoole85 9831 10901 8
Weaver & Cuddington75 10885 9892 9
Winsford Wharton35 22830 11801 10
Frodsham34 25589 14740 11
Christleton & Huntington65 11520 17461 20
Sutton Villages62 12760 13729 12
Whitby Park49 14788 12703 13
Hartford & Greenbank53 13537 16477 18
Winsford Dene44 16503 20559 15
Great Boughton29 29560 15459 21
Northwich Winnington & Castle46 15511 18409 27
Shakerley34 24421 25540 16
Neston39 18489 22442 25
Lache15 39351 28472 19
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 19341 29327 30
Netherpool37 20410 26456 22
Handbridge Park37 21495 21453 23
Gowy Rural34 26472 23442 26
Rudheath35 23247 33284 31
Marbury23 30470 24446 24
Winsford Swanlow16 38399 27360 29
Little Neston30 27209 35166 42
Ledsham & Manor30 28334 30364 28
Winsford Gravel19 36314 31282 32
Tarporley23 31169 38220 35
Tarvin & Kelsall21 33270 32238 34
Strawberry21 32149 40186 39
Helsby10 43176 37247 33
Whitby Groves14 40219 34186 40
Tattenhall19 34145 41188 38
Malpas19 35196 36189 37
Willaston & Thornton10 42155 39200 36
Saughall & Mollington17 37137 44179 41
Farndon11 41145 42137 43
Parkgate9 44140 43132 44
Sandstone7 45117 4589 45

Northwich Witton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Public order (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20245
April 20249

A total of 68 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 202410
September 20242
August 20247
July 20247
June 202422
May 20245
April 20245

A total of 195 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202516
January 202517
December 202417
November 20248
October 20248
September 202424
August 202420
July 202423
June 202412
May 202417
April 202414

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247
July 20248
June 202412
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
April 20243

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244
July 20241
June 20248
April 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
April 20242

A total of 33 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20243
October 20243
August 20243
July 20248
June 20244
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242
May 20243
April 20241

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Northwich Witton in March 2025

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

1. Pullman Drive (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting6
Robbery1
2. Princes Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Agecroft Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Worthing Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bowden Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Richard Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Liverpool Street (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
8. Vale View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parkfield Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Belmont Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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