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 March 2025 are around 49 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nantwich North and West crime rate of 1.97 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
Nantwich North and West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pepper Street with total crimes: 7
  • Malbank with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Nantwich North and West has recorded 49 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 16th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)
Crewe East203 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh102 51,544 31,465 3
Congleton West133 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central86 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central120 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West85 81,094 61,138 6
Congleton East98 6301 3394 43
Handforth57 11883 7926 7
Knutsford57 12761 10857 8
Macclesfield South46 19784 9701 10
Alsager69 9260 36188 34
Middlewich69 10319 30124 40
Wilmslow West and Chorley54 13735 11687 11
Wrenbury45 21339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley49 17707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy41 27673 13531 16
Chelford50 15607 14632 14
Willaston and Rope51 14339 29280 31
Broken Cross and Upton44 24559 16596 15
Haslington47 18587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 29518 17527 17
Wistaston45 22508 18448 18
Crewe North32 33484 20443 19
Macclesfield East38 28503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green33 32294 34441 20
Sandbach Heath and East45 20154 4174 46
Audlem26 36458 21302 28
Leighton43 25448 22296 29
Macclesfield Tytherington25 38427 24364 23
Dane Valley45 2380 4857 48
Poynton West and Adlington28 35310 31364 24
Bollington30 34307 32357 25
Shavington24 39365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas37 30364 26325 26
Sandbach Elworth42 26149 4258 47
Alderley Edge22 40342 27287 30
Odd Rode34 3183 4743 49
Disley18 42179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 37285 35230 33
Bunbury17 43202 37177 35
Wilmslow Dean Row9 48161 40176 36
Gawsworth8 49197 38140 38
Sutton9 47144 43130 39
Wybunbury6 50139 44118 41
Brereton Rural21 41122 4533 50
Mobberley4 5174 5095 42
Prestbury11 46107 4693 44
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock16 4459 5131 51
Wilmslow East3 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Town14 4553 5230 52

Nantwich North and West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 43 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (20 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202518
January 202523
December 202425
November 20244
October 202413
September 202431
August 202423
July 202443
June 202452
May 202427
April 202430

A total of 90 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20256
December 20247
November 20243
October 20245
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 202422
May 20244
April 20246

A total of 158 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 202510
December 20248
November 20247
October 202412
September 20244
August 202422
July 202416
June 202434
May 202415
April 202420

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
October 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
April 20242

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.27 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20249
September 20249
August 202423
July 202414
June 202420
May 202410
April 20248

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
March 20251
February 20255
December 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20258
December 20245
November 20243
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20245
June 20248
May 20243
April 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20245
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Nantwich North and West in March 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
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
2. Malbank (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other crime1
Public order1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
4. Harding Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Lambert Crescent (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Taylor Drive (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Vauxhall Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Barony Court (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Middlewich Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1

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