Nantwich Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Nantwich, 5.7 crimes were recorded in October 2023—a rate 28.7% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a per-capita risk that is significantly lower than the national benchmark, reflecting the area’s unique character as a built-up market town within Cheshire East. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (41.6% of total), followed by public order (12.4%) and other theft (11.5%). These figures suggest a balance between community-focused crime prevention and occasional spikes in specific categories. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely influences patterns, with public order offences rising by 40% month-on-month. However, the overall crime rate remains a testament to local efforts in maintaining safety. Violence and sexual offences, though the leading category, are still 11% below the UK average, indicating that Nantwich’s built-up area may benefit from a combination of community engagement and targeted policing. The lower-than-average rates for anti-social behaviour (53% below UK) and criminal damage (52% below) further reinforce the idea that the area’s social fabric and infrastructure contribute to a relatively stable crime environment.

October 2023 saw a notable 100% increase in vehicle crime, with reported incidents rising from 3 to 6. This surge may be linked to seasonal factors, such as the return of short-term visitors or changes in parking patterns during darker evenings. Conversely, drugs-related crime dropped by 76.9%, a significant decline that could reflect ongoing local initiatives or shifts in community behaviour. Public order offences also rose by 40%, a trend that aligns with the increased foot traffic associated with Halloween and the transition into winter. Violence and sexual offences remained 11% below the UK average at 2.4 per 1,000, suggesting that Nantwich’s built-up area maintains a relatively safer profile for violent crime compared to the national context. For residents, the 5.7 crime rate equates to a 1-in-175 chance of experiencing a reported crime over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms.

In October 2023, Nantwich recorded a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents, a 25.7% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to roughly 4 crimes reported daily across the built-up area, a figure that highlights the local rhythm of activity without overemphasising frequency. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 175 residents, a statistic that contextualises risk in terms of population exposure. With a population of 19,818, this monthly aggregate suggests that the likelihood of encountering crime is relatively low compared to the UK average. The reduction in overall crime rate may reflect seasonal patterns, such as the transition into darker evenings and the timing of Halloween, which could influence both criminal activity and community vigilance. The local context—Nantwich’s status as a historically significant market town with a mix of residential and commercial areas—likely contributes to this balance between crime prevention and occasional spikes in specific categories.