Crime in Weaver & Cuddington: statistics, rates and trends
698 crimes were recorded in Weaver & Cuddington in the 12 months to August 2026, 37.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Weaver & Cuddington
- Questions about crime in Weaver & Cuddington
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (363), criminal damage and arson (70) and public order (65) made up 71% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,525th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest tenth.
| Measure | Weaver & Cuddington | Cheshire West and Chester | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 698 | 27,265 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 37.7 | 73.4 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 18,503 | 371,652 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Weaver & Cuddington peaked in the year to August 2021 (1,094 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (666). 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 | 698 | 37.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 666 | 36.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 755 | 40.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 772 | 41.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 871 | 47.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,094 | 59.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,016 | 54.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 879 | 47.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 994 | 53.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 44 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (81% below) and other theft (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 21 to 31 and other theft rose from 41 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 363 | 19.6 | 34.2 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 70 | 3.8 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Public order | 65 | 3.5 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 3.0 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Other theft | 50 | 2.7 | 6.4 | +22% |
| Burglary | 31 | 1.7 | 3.6 | +48% |
| Drugs | 18 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 17 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 10 | 0.5 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Weaver & Cuddington; the highest is Northwich Leftwich (177.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandstone (22.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Weaver & Cuddington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hartford & Greenbank | 440 | 45.9 | +22% |
| Northwich Winnington & Castle | 476 | 52.3 | +39% |
| Marbury | 437 | 38.3 | +1% |
| Davenham, Moulton & Kingsmead | 417 | 36.3 | -4% |
| Northwich Leftwich | 1,036 | 177.5 | +371% |
| Sandstone | 86 | 22.2 | -41% |
| Winsford Over & Verdin | 1,289 | 74.4 | +97% |
| Northwich Witton | 520 | 101.4 | +169% |
The 10 locations below account for 24% of the crime recorded in Weaver & Cuddington over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hawthorn Road” (27).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hawthorn Road | 27 |
| On or near Norley Lane | 26 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 25 |
| On or near Brambles Chase | 14 |
| On or near Gallowsclough Lane | 14 |
| On or near Forster Avenue | 13 |
| On or near Parking Area | 13 |
| On or near Mara Drive | 12 |
| On or near Wallerscote Road | 12 |
| On or near Ashton Road | 11 |
Of the 643 crimes in Weaver & Cuddington with a recorded outcome, 21% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 307 | 47.7% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 134 | 20.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 77 | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 35 | 5.4% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 27 | 4.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 17 | 2.6% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.1% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.5% |
Weaver & Cuddington has an estimated population of 18,503 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (8.8%, against 23.3%), less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Weaver & Cuddington average decile 6.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Weaver & Cuddington | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.9% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.4% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 39.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 8.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.8% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Weaver & Cuddington a safe place to live?
Weaver & Cuddington recorded 37.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,525th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Weaver & Cuddington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 363 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by criminal damage and arson (70).
Is crime in Weaver & Cuddington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Weaver & Cuddington was up 5% on the year before: 698 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 666 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Weaver & Cuddington?
About 18,503 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 27% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Weaver & Cuddington?
Weaver & Cuddington 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.