Crime in Northwich Witton: statistics, rates and trends
520 crimes were recorded in Northwich Witton in the 12 months to August 2026, 101.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Northwich Witton at a glance
- Crime trends in Northwich Witton
- Types of crime in Northwich Witton
- Northwich Witton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Northwich Witton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Northwich Witton
- Demographics of Northwich Witton
- Questions about crime in Northwich Witton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (254), shoplifting (59) and public order (57) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,197th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Northwich Witton | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 520 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 101.4 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 5,127 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Northwich Witton peaked in the year to August 2020 (830 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (476). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 520 | 101.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 502 | 97.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 503 | 98.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 476 | 92.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 647 | 126.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 763 | 148.8 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 830 | 161.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 728 | 142.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 746 | 145.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 47 |
| July 2026 | 53 |
| June 2026 | 64 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 35 |
| February 2026 | 36 |
| January 2026 | 32 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 41 |
| September 2025 | 37 |
Compared with England and Wales, Northwich Witton recorded notably more public order (67% above the national rate), violence and sexual offences (45% above the national rate) and shoplifting (36% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (50% below). On the year before, public order rose from 43 to 57 and violence and sexual offences rose from 209 to 254, while other theft fell from 40 to 30 and anti-social behaviour fell from 47 to 39.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 254 | 49.5 | 34.2 | +22% |
| Shoplifting | 59 | 11.5 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Public order | 57 | 11.1 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 39 | 7.6 | 15.4 | -17% |
| Other theft | 30 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -25% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 5.7 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Burglary | 17 | 3.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 10 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 8 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 6 | 1.2 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Northwich Witton; 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 Witton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rudheath | 224 | 41.1 | -59% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,036 | 177.5 | +75% |
| Northwich Winnington & Castle | 476 | 52.3 | -48% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 417 | 36.3 | -64% |
| Hartford & Greenbank | 440 | 45.9 | -55% |
| Marbury | 437 | 38.3 | -62% |
| Shakerley | 285 | 46.2 | -54% |
| Winsford Wharton | 684 | 117.0 | +15% |
The 10 locations below account for 54% of the crime recorded in Northwich Witton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Pullman Drive” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Pullman Drive | 62 |
| On or near Princes Avenue | 52 |
| On or near Franklin Mews | 40 |
| On or near Danefield Road | 39 |
| On or near Bowden Drive | 21 |
| On or near Salkeld Street | 19 |
| On or near Worthing Street | 14 |
| On or near Greenall Road | 13 |
| On or near Albert Place | 12 |
| On or near Elm Street | 11 |
Of the 481 crimes in Northwich Witton with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 39 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 212 | 44.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 101 | 21.0% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 59 | 12.3% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 7.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 5.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 8 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 8 | 1.7% | 0.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 7 | 1.5% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.8% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Northwich Witton has an estimated population of 5,127 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.1%, against 7.9%), fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (24%, against 34%) and more residents with no qualifications (23%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Northwich Witton average decile 3.1 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Northwich Witton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.8% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 23.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 23.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 22.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 56.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 18.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Northwich Witton a safe place to live?
Northwich Witton recorded 101.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,197th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Northwich Witton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 254 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (59).
Is crime in Northwich Witton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Northwich Witton was up 4% on the year before: 520 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 502 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Northwich Witton?
About 5,127 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Northwich Witton?
Northwich Witton 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.