Crime Rate in Northwich Leftwich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northwich Leftwich

The total recorded crimes in Northwich Leftwich, Cheshire West and Chester, UK in May 2025 are around 87 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northwich Leftwich crime rate of 12.59 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 Leftwich, encompassing approximately 6,909 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-15.15% decrease)
  • Public order: (15) incidents (7.14% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
Northwich Leftwich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sheath Street with total crimes: 15
  • Market Street with total crimes: 8
  • Sandiford Square with total crimes: 7

How safe is Northwich Leftwich?

To understand the safety of Northwich Leftwich, we need to analyze Northwich Leftwich 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 Leftwich reported a higher crime volume than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,186 crimes compared to 692. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Northwich Leftwich witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

    • In 2023, Northwich Leftwich experienced a greater number of crimes than the Cheshire West and Chester average, with 1,188 crimes compared to 661. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Northwich Leftwich witnessed more crimes than 39 out of 44 other areas in the Cheshire West and Chester.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire West and Chester, Northwich Leftwich has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Northwich Leftwich Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Northwich Leftwich has recorded 87 crimes with crime rate of 12.59 ranking 6th out of 44 in the Cheshire West and Chester, UK

In 2024, the total Northwich Leftwich crimes were 1,186. The crime rate of Northwich Leftwich in 2024 was 171.66 (year) or 14.30 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northwich Leftwich were around 1,188 crimes with yearly crime rate of 171.95 (year) or 14.33 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Cheshire West and Chester.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Northwich Leftwich)CrimesRank (Northwich Leftwich)CrimesRank (Northwich Leftwich)
Chester City & the Garden Quarter370 14,793 13,854 1
Central & Grange268 23,979 23,823 2
Winsford Over & Verdin103 51,397 31,468 3
Upton129 31,375 41,290 5
Blacon112 41,312 51,406 4
Wolverham85 71,293 61,164 7
Newton & Hoole65 10831 10901 8
Westminster76 81,021 8688 14
Weaver & Cuddington54 17885 9892 9
Sutton Villages74 9760 13729 12
Winsford Wharton59 16830 11801 10
Frodsham37 22589 14740 11
Hartford & Greenbank65 11537 16477 18
Whitby Park63 13788 12703 13
Gowy Rural64 12472 23442 26
Handbridge Park59 14495 21453 23
Winsford Dene33 24503 20559 15
Great Boughton33 23560 15459 21
Shakerley59 15421 25540 16
Northwich Witton32 25507 19510 17
Christleton & Huntington38 20520 17461 20
Northwich Winnington & Castle30 26511 18409 27
Neston50 18489 22442 25
Lache24 31351 28472 19
Marbury38 19470 24446 24
Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead37 21341 29327 30
Netherpool10 45410 26456 22
Winsford Swanlow27 28399 27360 29
Tarvin & Kelsall28 27270 32238 34
Ledsham & Manor26 29334 30364 28
Rudheath25 30247 33284 31
Winsford Gravel14 36314 31282 32
Tarporley18 32169 38220 35
Helsby14 38176 37247 33
Saughall & Mollington17 33137 44179 41
Whitby Groves15 35219 34186 40
Farndon16 34145 42137 43
Little Neston11 43209 35166 42
Willaston & Thornton12 42155 39200 36
Malpas12 39196 36189 37
Strawberry14 37149 40186 39
Tattenhall12 41145 41188 38
Sandstone12 40117 4589 45
Parkgate10 44140 43132 44

Northwich Leftwich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (33 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 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 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (13 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (31 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (38 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (22 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 22 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (70 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (21 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 202511
February 20257
January 202511
December 20243
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20243
July 20246
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 60 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.45 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20258
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
September 20243
August 202413
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 170 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202514
March 202517
February 202511
January 202514
December 202414
November 20247
October 20246
September 20248
August 202410
July 202412
June 202426
May 202416

A total of 413 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 31.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202528
April 202533
March 202524
February 202526
January 202533
December 202437
November 20249
October 202435
September 202437
August 202438
July 202422
June 202470
May 202421

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 202512
February 20259
January 202515
December 202413
November 20247
October 202413
September 20247
August 202417
July 202417
June 202424
May 20246

A total of 24 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
August 20241
July 20241
June 202410

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202516
March 202514
February 20257
January 20259
December 20248
November 202413
October 202416
September 202431
August 202422
July 202422
June 202430
May 202420

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20251
March 20252
January 20254
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20253
November 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20251
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

High Crime Locations Northwich Leftwich in May 2025

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

1. Sheath Street (Map)
Total15
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Market Street (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Bicycle theft1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Sandiford Square (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Waterbank Row (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Cranmere Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft2
Public order1
8. A5509 (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Naylor Court (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
10. Dock Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Burglary1

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