Crime in Weaver & Cuddington: statistics, rates and trends
704 crimes were recorded in Weaver & Cuddington in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Weaver & Cuddington at a glance
- Crime trends in Weaver & Cuddington
- Types of crime in Weaver & Cuddington
- Weaver & Cuddington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Weaver & Cuddington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Weaver & Cuddington
- Population and deprivation in Weaver & Cuddington
- Questions about crime in Weaver & Cuddington
- About this data
704 crimes were recorded in Weaver & Cuddington in the 12 months to July 2026, 38.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 367 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Weaver & Cuddington has the 3,512th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Weaver & Cuddington | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 704 | 27,080 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 38.0 | 72.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,503 | 371,652 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Weaver & Cuddington was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,083 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (685). Over the whole period it fell 32%, 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 | 704 | 38.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 685 | 37.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 748 | 40.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 764 | 41.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 883 | 47.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,083 | 58.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,043 | 56.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 845 | 45.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,037 | 56.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 58 |
| May 2026 | 55 |
| April 2026 | 63 |
| March 2026 | 65 |
| February 2026 | 59 |
| January 2026 | 53 |
| December 2025 | 68 |
| November 2025 | 63 |
| October 2025 | 65 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 50 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Weaver & Cuddington 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 burglary (+36%) and other theft (+30%). The largest falls were in other crime (-36%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 367 | 19.8 | 0.58 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 71 | 3.8 | 0.57 | +8% |
| Public order | 64 | 3.5 | 0.52 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 57 | 3.1 | 0.20 | +10% |
| Other theft | 52 | 2.8 | 0.44 | +30% |
| Burglary | 30 | 1.6 | 0.46 | +36% |
| Drugs | 20 | 1.1 | 0.33 | +33% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.0 | 0.46 | -36% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 0.6 | 0.12 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 4 | 0.2 | 0.03 | -60% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | -33% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -50% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.03 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Weaver & Cuddington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 52.1% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Weaver & Cuddington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Weaver & Cuddington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 64 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 9.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Weaver & Cuddington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Weaver & Cuddington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Weaver & Cuddington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Weaver & Cuddington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Weaver & Cuddington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Weaver & Cuddington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Weaver & Cuddington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Weaver & Cuddington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Weaver & Cuddington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 2 reports 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 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Weaver & Cuddington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Weaver & Cuddington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Weaver & Cuddington
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Weaver & Cuddington 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 Weaver & Cuddington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Weaver & Cuddington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weaver & Cuddington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford & Greenbank | 445 | 46.5 | +22% |
| Northwich Winnington & Castle | 479 | 52.6 | +38% |
| Marbury | 423 | 37.0 | -3% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 398 | 34.7 | -9% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,009 | 172.9 | +354% |
| Sandstone | 87 | 22.5 | -41% |
| Winsford Over & Verdin | 1,284 | 74.1 | +95% |
| Northwich Witton | 514 | 100.3 | +163% |
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 Weaver & Cuddington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 28 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 28 |
| On or near Norley Lane | 26 |
| On or near Forster Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Brambles Chase | 14 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Gallowsclough Lane | 13 |
| On or near Wallerscote Road | 12 |
| On or near Weaverham Road | 12 |
| On or near Mara Drive | 12 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Weaver & Cuddington 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 | 311 | 44.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 133 | 18.9% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 11.6% |
| Not recorded | 57 | 8.1% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 4.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 31 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 28 | 4.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Weaver & Cuddington has an estimated population of 18,503. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Weaver & Cuddington sits in decile 6.9, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Weaver & Cuddington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 |
Is Weaver & Cuddington a safe place to live?
Weaver & Cuddington recorded 38.0 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 Weaver & Cuddington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (71).
Is crime in Weaver & Cuddington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weaver & Cuddington was up 3% on the year before: 704 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 685 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Weaver & Cuddington?
Weaver & Cuddington 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 Weaver & Cuddington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.