Crime in Nantwich North and West: statistics, rates and trends
850 crimes were recorded in Nantwich North and West in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nantwich North and West at a glance
- Crime trends in Nantwich North and West
- Types of crime in Nantwich North and West
- Nantwich North and West compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nantwich North and West
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nantwich North and West
- Population and deprivation in Nantwich North and West
- Questions about crime in Nantwich North and West
- About this data
850 crimes were recorded in Nantwich North and West in the 12 months to July 2026, 90.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 396 reports (47% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nantwich North and West has the 1,467th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nantwich North and West | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 850 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 90.9 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,347 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nantwich North and West was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,211 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (763). Over the whole period it fell 28%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 850 | 90.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 763 | 81.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 818 | 87.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 865 | 92.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,089 | 116.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,036 | 110.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,211 | 129.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,092 | 116.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,186 | 126.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 68 |
| June 2026 | 73 |
| May 2026 | 100 |
| April 2026 | 53 |
| March 2026 | 72 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 68 |
| December 2025 | 63 |
| November 2025 | 71 |
| October 2025 | 75 |
| September 2025 | 56 |
| August 2025 | 83 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nantwich North and West over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order, bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in other theft (+32%) and anti-social behaviour (+30%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-54%) and burglary (-30%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 396 | 42.4 | 1.24 | +27% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 95 | 10.2 | 0.66 | +30% |
| Public order | 85 | 9.1 | 1.37 | +9% |
| Other theft | 54 | 5.8 | 0.90 | +32% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 5.8 | 0.70 | -54% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 49 | 5.2 | 0.77 | +7% |
| Drugs | 30 | 3.2 | 0.98 | +58% |
| Vehicle crime | 24 | 2.6 | 0.52 | +85% |
| Burglary | 19 | 2.0 | 0.57 | -30% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.9 | 0.91 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 13 | 1.4 | 1.69 | +160% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 1.0 | 0.99 | -10% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.3 | 0.24 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Nantwich North and West
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nantwich North and West recorded 396 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 46.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nantwich North and West
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nantwich North and West recorded 95 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 11.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nantwich North and West
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nantwich North and West recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nantwich North and West
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nantwich North and West recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nantwich North and West
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nantwich North and West recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 54% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nantwich North and West
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nantwich North and West recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nantwich North and West
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nantwich North and West recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nantwich North and West
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nantwich North and West recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 85% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nantwich North and West
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nantwich North and West recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nantwich North and West
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nantwich North and West recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Nantwich North and West
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nantwich North and West recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 160% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nantwich North and West
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nantwich North and West recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nantwich North and West
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nantwich North and West recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nantwich North and West
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nantwich North and West recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nantwich North and West, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nantwich North and West.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nantwich North and West |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich South and Stapeley | 649 | 66.3 | -27% |
| Willaston and Rope | 262 | 40.6 | -55% |
| Wistaston | 450 | 46.0 | -49% |
| Crewe West | 1,166 | 106.4 | +17% |
| Shavington | 288 | 43.8 | -52% |
| Bunbury | 264 | 43.9 | -52% |
| Wrenbury | 312 | 40.8 | -55% |
| Crewe South | 1,469 | 111.7 | +23% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Nantwich North and West over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 63 |
| On or near Pepper Street | 53 |
| On or near Supermarket | 51 |
| On or near Barony Court | 47 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 28 |
| On or near Second Wood Street | 25 |
| On or near Davenport Avenue | 24 |
| On or near Manor Road | 24 |
| On or near Manor Road North | 20 |
| On or near Taylor Drive | 20 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nantwich North and West over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 286 | 33.6% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 195 | 22.9% |
| Not recorded | 95 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 10.0% |
| Local resolution | 74 | 8.7% |
| Under investigation | 46 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 4.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Nantwich North and West has an estimated population of 9,347. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nantwich North and West sits in decile 6.1, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nantwich North and West |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 14.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 57.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 28.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.9% |
| Private rented homes | 16.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.1 |
Is Nantwich North and West a safe place to live?
Nantwich North and West recorded 90.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Nantwich North and West?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 396 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (95).
Is crime in Nantwich North and West going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nantwich North and West was up 11% on the year before: 850 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 763 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nantwich North and West?
Nantwich North and West is policed by Cheshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Nantwich North and West. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.