Crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle: statistics, rates and trends
479 crimes were recorded in Northwich Winnington & Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle at a glance
- Crime trends in Northwich Winnington & Castle
- Types of crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle
- Northwich Winnington & Castle compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northwich Winnington & Castle
- Population and deprivation in Northwich Winnington & Castle
- Questions about crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle
- About this data
479 crimes were recorded in Northwich Winnington & Castle in the 12 months to July 2026, 52.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 245 reports (51% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Northwich Winnington & Castle has the 2,912th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Northwich Winnington & Castle | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 479 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.6 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,100 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle was highest in the year to July 2021 (705 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (456). 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 | 479 | 52.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 500 | 54.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 456 | 50.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 561 | 61.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 592 | 65.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 705 | 77.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 561 | 61.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 465 | 51.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 555 | 61.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 27 |
| March 2026 | 41 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 41 |
| November 2025 | 51 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 42 |
| August 2025 | 48 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Northwich Winnington & Castle 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 anti-social behaviour (+17%) and burglary (+14%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-30%) and other theft (-27%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 245 | 26.9 | 0.79 | -10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 41 | 4.5 | 0.29 | +17% |
| Public order | 41 | 4.5 | 0.68 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 32 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -30% |
| Burglary | 25 | 2.7 | 0.78 | +14% |
| Other theft | 24 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 23 | 2.5 | 0.51 | +229% |
| Drugs | 17 | 1.9 | 0.57 | +325% |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.9 | 0.23 | +467% |
| Other crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.57 | +0% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.16 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.11 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 51.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 41 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 up 17% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 229% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 325% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 467% on the year before. It made up 3.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Northwich Winnington & Castle
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Northwich Winnington & Castle, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Northwich Winnington & Castle.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northwich Winnington & Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford & Greenbank | 445 | 46.5 | -12% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,009 | 172.9 | +229% |
| Northwich Witton | 514 | 100.3 | +90% |
| Marbury | 423 | 37.0 | -30% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 398 | 34.7 | -34% |
| Rudheath | 227 | 41.6 | -21% |
| Weaver & Cuddington | 704 | 38.0 | -28% |
| Shakerley | 278 | 45.1 | -14% |
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 Northwich Winnington & Castle over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Court | 26 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 24 |
| On or near Hope Street | 15 |
| On or near Verdin Avenue | 14 |
| On or near Romanes Street | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Bellevue Street | 13 |
| On or near Marine Approach | 12 |
| On or near Littler Close | 11 |
| On or near Hollybank Close | 10 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Northwich Winnington & Castle 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 | 191 | 39.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 22.8% |
| Under investigation | 49 | 10.2% |
| Not recorded | 41 | 8.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 6.5% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Northwich Winnington & Castle has an estimated population of 9,100. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Northwich Winnington & Castle sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Northwich Winnington & Castle |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 68.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 |
Is Northwich Winnington & Castle a safe place to live?
Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 52.6 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 Northwich Winnington & Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 245 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (41).
Is crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle was down 4% on the year before: 479 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 500 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Northwich Winnington & Castle?
Northwich Winnington & Castle 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 Northwich Winnington & Castle. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.