Crime Rate in Nantwich South and Stapeley: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley

The total recorded crimes in Nantwich South and Stapeley, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 45 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nantwich South and Stapeley crime rate of 2.20 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 South and Stapeley, encompassing approximately 20,487 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
Nantwich South and Stapeley Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mill Street with total crimes: 13
  • Jubilee Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Hillfield Gardens with total crimes: 4

How safe is Nantwich South and Stapeley?

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

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Nantwich South and Stapeley reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 707 crimes compared to 513. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Nantwich South and Stapeley witnessed more crimes than 40 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

    • In 2023, Nantwich South and Stapeley experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 637 crimes compared to 473. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Nantwich South and Stapeley witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 51 other areas in the Cheshire East.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Nantwich South and Stapeley has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Nantwich South and Stapeley Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Nantwich South and Stapeley has recorded 45 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 22th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Nantwich South and Stapeley crimes were 707. The crime rate of Nantwich South and Stapeley in 2024 was 34.51 (year) or 2.88 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nantwich South and Stapeley were around 637 crimes with yearly crime rate of 31.09 (year) or 2.59 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nantwich South and Stapeley)CrimesRank (Nantwich South and Stapeley)CrimesRank (Nantwich South and Stapeley)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
High Legh158 21,544 31,465 3
Macclesfield Central112 61,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central125 41,375 51,213 5
Middlewich117 5319 30124 40
Crewe West104 71,094 61,138 6
Handforth70 11883 7926 7
Knutsford60 14761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West60 13864 8818 9
Congleton West93 8446 23146 37
Macclesfield South90 9784 9701 10
Congleton East81 10301 3394 43
Wilmslow West and Chorley55 18735 11687 11
Wrenbury56 16339 28642 12
Alsager69 12260 36188 34
Macclesfield West and Ivy42 23673 13531 16
Chelford58 15607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton41 25559 16596 15
Haslington49 20587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 28518 17527 17
Leighton55 17448 22296 29
Wistaston40 27508 18448 18
Crewe North31 34484 20443 19
Macclesfield East54 19503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green37 29294 34441 20
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
Odd Rode48 2183 4743 49
Macclesfield Tytherington21 41427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington41 26310 31364 24
Sandbach Elworth41 24149 4258 47
Bollington34 32307 32357 25
Shavington36 30365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas27 37364 26325 26
Alderley Edge31 33342 27287 30
Willaston and Rope34 31339 29280 31
Disley9 51179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley24 40285 35230 33
Bunbury21 42202 37177 35
Sandbach Heath and East28 35154 4174 46
Wilmslow Dean Row12 48161 40176 36
Brereton Rural28 36122 4533 50
Gawsworth16 44197 38140 38
Sutton12 47144 43130 39
Sandbach Town25 3953 5230 52
Wybunbury16 45139 44118 41
Mobberley7 5274 5095 42
Dane Valley18 4380 4857 48
Prestbury11 49107 4693 44
Wilmslow East10 5079 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock14 4659 5131 51

Nantwich South and Stapeley 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 18 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 (26 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Drugs were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Public order 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 19 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 (27 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 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 (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 36 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
April 202522
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 62 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20259
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20256
December 20242
November 20242
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245

A total of 34 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20251
April 20255
March 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 4 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
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241

A total of 250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202526
May 202527
April 202519
March 202519
February 202519
January 202527
December 202435
November 202414
October 202414
September 202417
August 202415

A total of 69 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20256
May 20257
April 20257
March 20257
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20248
September 20249
August 202414

A total of 38 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20255
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244
September 20247
August 20249

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
April 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

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
April 20251

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20256
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243

High Crime Locations Nantwich South and Stapeley in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Nantwich South and Stapeley postcode area is presented below.

1. Mill Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Other theft1
Theft from the person1
2. Jubilee Gardens (Map)
Total5
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Hillfield Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Shrewbridge Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
6. Jackson Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
7. Nantwich (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Water-Lode (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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