Crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle: statistics, rates and trends
476 crimes were recorded in Northwich Winnington & Castle in the 12 months to August 2026, 52.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Northwich Winnington & Castle
- Questions about crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (241), public order (37) and anti-social behaviour (36) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,930th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Northwich Winnington & Castle | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 476 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 52.3 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 9,100 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle peaked in the year to August 2021 (687 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (466). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 476 | 52.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 492 | 54.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 479 | 52.6 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 527 | 57.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 618 | 67.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 687 | 75.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 582 | 64.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 466 | 51.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 544 | 59.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 45 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and other theft (52% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 54 to 37 and criminal damage and arson fell from 42 to 35.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 241 | 26.5 | 34.2 | -10% |
| Public order | 37 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 36 | 4.0 | 15.4 | -14% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -17% |
| Other theft | 28 | 3.1 | 6.4 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 25 | 2.7 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Burglary | 24 | 2.6 | 3.6 | +14% |
| Drugs | 18 | 2.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.3 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northwich Winnington & Castle; the highest is Northwich Leftwich (177.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead (36.3).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Northwich Winnington & Castle |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford & Greenbank | 440 | 45.9 | -12% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,036 | 177.5 | +239% |
| Northwich Witton | 520 | 101.4 | +94% |
| Marbury | 437 | 38.3 | -27% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 417 | 36.3 | -31% |
| Rudheath | 224 | 41.1 | -21% |
| Weaver & Cuddington | 698 | 37.7 | -28% |
| Shakerley | 285 | 46.2 | -12% |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Northwich Winnington & Castle over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Castle Court” and “Chapel Street” (27 each).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Castle Court | 27 |
| On or near Chapel Street | 27 |
| On or near Verdin Avenue | 16 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Romanes Street | 14 |
| On or near Hope Street | 13 |
| On or near Bellevue Street | 12 |
| On or near Marine Approach | 12 |
| On or near Moreton Street | 12 |
| On or near Walker Road | 12 |
Of the 440 crimes in Northwich Winnington & Castle with a recorded outcome, 25% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 36 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 192 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 109 | 24.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 10.9% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 7.3% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 19 | 4.3% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Northwich Winnington & Castle has an estimated population of 9,100 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer students (4.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northwich Winnington & Castle average decile 7.0 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Northwich Winnington & Castle | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 71.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 34.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 12.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.0% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.0 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northwich Winnington & Castle a safe place to live?
Northwich Winnington & Castle recorded 52.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,930th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 241 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (37).
Is crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwich Winnington & Castle was down 3% on the year before: 476 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 492 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northwich Winnington & Castle?
About 9,100 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northwich Winnington & Castle?
Northwich Winnington & Castle is policed by Cheshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.