Crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley: statistics, rates and trends
649 crimes were recorded in Nantwich South and Stapeley in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley at a glance
- Crime trends in Nantwich South and Stapeley
- Types of crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley
- Nantwich South and Stapeley compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nantwich South and Stapeley
- Population and deprivation in Nantwich South and Stapeley
- Questions about crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley
- About this data
649 crimes were recorded in Nantwich South and Stapeley in the 12 months to July 2026, 66.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 337 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Nantwich South and Stapeley has the 2,381st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nantwich South and Stapeley | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 649 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 66.3 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 9,784 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley was highest in the year to July 2018 (757 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (540). Over the whole period it fell 14%, 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 | 649 | 66.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 615 | 62.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 670 | 68.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 632 | 64.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 540 | 55.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 719 | 73.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 655 | 66.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 630 | 64.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 757 | 77.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 49 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 71 |
| March 2026 | 58 |
| February 2026 | 54 |
| January 2026 | 52 |
| December 2025 | 46 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 59 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 66 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nantwich South and Stapeley 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. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+38%) and violence and sexual offences (+22%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-30%) and burglary (-29%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 337 | 34.4 | 1.01 | +22% |
| Public order | 69 | 7.1 | 1.06 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 44 | 4.5 | 0.29 | -30% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 44 | 4.5 | 0.66 | +38% |
| Drugs | 34 | 3.5 | 1.06 | -13% |
| Other theft | 33 | 3.4 | 0.53 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 3.3 | 0.39 | -26% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.8 | 0.87 | -18% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.7 | 0.49 | -29% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.9 | 1.12 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 0.8 | 0.17 | -20% |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 0.21 | +0% |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (34.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 51.9% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 5.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nantwich South and Stapeley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nantwich South and Stapeley 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 down 75% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Nantwich South and Stapeley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nantwich South and Stapeley.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nantwich South and Stapeley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich North and West | 850 | 90.9 | +37% |
| Willaston and Rope | 262 | 40.6 | -39% |
| Wistaston | 450 | 46.0 | -31% |
| Shavington | 288 | 43.8 | -34% |
| Crewe West | 1,166 | 106.4 | +60% |
| Crewe South | 1,469 | 111.7 | +68% |
| Crewe St Barnabas | 320 | 80.9 | +22% |
| Crewe Central | 1,428 | 169.9 | +156% |
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 South and Stapeley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Mill Street | 94 |
| On or near Supermarket | 52 |
| On or near Bowers Row | 49 |
| On or near Queen Street | 34 |
| On or near Audlem Road | 33 |
| On or near Parking Area | 21 |
| On or near Jan Palach Avenue | 17 |
| On or near Jubilee Gardens | 15 |
| On or near Hillfield Gardens | 14 |
| On or near Brick Bank | 13 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nantwich South and Stapeley 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 | 233 | 35.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 21.9% |
| Local resolution | 90 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 8.2% |
| Not recorded | 44 | 6.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 3.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 14 | 2.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 12 | 1.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Nantwich South and Stapeley has an estimated population of 9,784. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nantwich South and Stapeley sits in decile 8.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nantwich South and Stapeley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.4% |
| Social rented homes | 5.4% |
| Private rented homes | 20.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 |
Is Nantwich South and Stapeley a safe place to live?
Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 66.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 South and Stapeley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 337 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (69).
Is crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nantwich South and Stapeley was up 6% on the year before: 649 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 615 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nantwich South and Stapeley?
Nantwich South and Stapeley 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 South and Stapeley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.