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 July 2025 are around 50 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwich Witton crime rate of 7.72 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (72.73% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Northwich Witton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princes Avenue with total crimes: 6
  • Pullman Drive with total crimes: 4
  • Franklin Mews 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 areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • 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 July 2025 the Northwich Witton has recorded 50 crimes with crime rate of 7.72 ranking 19th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwich Witton)CrimesRank (Northwich Witton)CrimesRank (Northwich Witton)
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 Winnington & Castle56 16511 18409 27
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 Witton 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 19 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 (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (13 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202518
April 202520
March 202519
February 202516
January 202517
December 202417
November 20248
October 20248
September 202424
August 202420

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 43 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.30 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
April 20254
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
October 202410
September 20242
August 20247

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
April 202513
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20246
September 202410
August 20243

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20254
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20254
April 20254
March 20255
January 20254
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20247
August 20247

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
March 20251
October 20241
August 20242

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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

High Crime Locations Northwich Witton in July 2025

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

1. Princes Avenue (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Pullman Drive (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
3. Franklin Mews (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Other theft3
5. Church Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
6. Parkfield Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
7. Richard Street (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
8. Vale View (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Albert Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Birkdale Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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