Crime in Nantwich: statistics, rates and trends
1,679 crimes were recorded in Nantwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Nantwich at a glance
- Crime trends in Nantwich
- Types of crime in Nantwich
- Nantwich compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Nantwich
- Streets with the most crime in Nantwich
- What happened after crimes were reported in Nantwich
- Population and deprivation in Nantwich
- Questions about crime in Nantwich
- About this data
1,679 crimes were recorded in Nantwich in the 12 months to July 2026, 80.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 811 reports (48% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Nantwich has the 609th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Nantwich | Cheshire East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,679 | 28,232 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 80.5 | 67.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +3% | -1% |
| Population | 20,864 | 421,298 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Nantwich was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,899 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,487). Over the whole period it fell 12%, 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 | 1,679 | 80.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,487 | 71.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,627 | 78.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,518 | 72.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,586 | 76.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,697 | 81.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,804 | 86.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,676 | 80.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,899 | 91.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 134 |
| June 2026 | 162 |
| May 2026 | 151 |
| April 2026 | 138 |
| March 2026 | 148 |
| February 2026 | 136 |
| January 2026 | 131 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 137 |
| October 2025 | 136 |
| September 2025 | 106 |
| August 2025 | 167 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Nantwich 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. Rates were well above the national level for bicycle theft.
The largest increases were in drugs (+34%) and vehicle crime (+31%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-46%) and burglary (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 811 | 38.9 | 1.14 | +24% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 169 | 8.1 | 0.53 | +17% |
| Public order | 166 | 8.0 | 1.20 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 104 | 5.0 | 0.74 | +18% |
| Other theft | 101 | 4.8 | 0.76 | +23% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 4.2 | 0.50 | -46% |
| Drugs | 82 | 3.9 | 1.20 | +34% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.0 | 0.56 | -13% |
| Other crime | 41 | 2.0 | 0.93 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 34 | 1.6 | 0.33 | +31% |
| Bicycle theft | 22 | 1.1 | 1.28 | +340% |
| Possession of weapons | 15 | 0.7 | 0.74 | +0% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -60% |
Violence and sexual offences in Nantwich
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Nantwich recorded 811 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 48.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Nantwich
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Nantwich recorded 169 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Nantwich
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Nantwich recorded 166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Nantwich
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Nantwich recorded 104 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 6.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Nantwich
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Nantwich recorded 101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Nantwich
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Nantwich recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 46% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Nantwich
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Nantwich recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Nantwich
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Nantwich recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Nantwich
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Nantwich recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Nantwich
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Nantwich recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Nantwich
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Nantwich recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 340% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Nantwich
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Nantwich recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Nantwich
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Nantwich recorded 4 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 up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Nantwich
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Nantwich recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Nantwich, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Nantwich.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nantwich |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shavington | 288 | 43.8 | -46% |
| Crewe | 8,102 | 106.1 | +32% |
| Elworth | 317 | 39.6 | -51% |
| Sandbach | 893 | 67.7 | -16% |
| Winsford | 3,032 | 85.6 | +6% |
| Alsager | 949 | 58.7 | -27% |
| Middlewich | 1,117 | 76.4 | -5% |
| Whitchurch (Shropshire) | 697 | 68.3 | -15% |
2 areas within Nantwich, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Nantwich North and West had the highest rate (90.9 per 1,000) and Nantwich South and Stapeley the lowest (66.3). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nantwich North and West | Neighbourhood | 9,347 | 850 | 90.9 |
| Nantwich South and Stapeley | Neighbourhood | 9,784 | 649 | 66.3 |
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 Nantwich over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 103 |
| On or near Mill Street | 94 |
| On or near Parking Area | 87 |
| On or near Pepper Street | 53 |
| On or near Bowers Row | 49 |
| On or near Barony Court | 47 |
| On or near Queen Street | 34 |
| On or near Audlem Road | 33 |
| On or near St Mary'S Road | 28 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 27 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Nantwich 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 | 582 | 34.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 371 | 22.1% |
| Local resolution | 176 | 10.5% |
| Not recorded | 169 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 128 | 7.6% |
| Under investigation | 122 | 7.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 66 | 3.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 23 | 1.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Nantwich has an estimated population of 20,864. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Nantwich sits in decile 7.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Nantwich |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.4% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.2 |
Is Nantwich a safe place to live?
Nantwich recorded 80.5 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 Nantwich?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 811 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (169).
Is crime in Nantwich going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nantwich was up 13% on the year before: 1,679 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,487 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Nantwich?
Nantwich 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 Nantwich. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.