Nantwich Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Nantwich’s crime rate in January 2024 stood at 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents, a figure 41.9% below the UK average of 7.4. This marked improvement reflects a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.7% of total incidents, followed by other theft (16.3%) and shoplifting (11.6%). These patterns align with the town’s character as a small built-up area within Cheshire East, where retail and community activity likely influence crime distribution. The post-holiday period, with its reduced footfall and shorter days, may have contributed to lower property crime rates. Violence and sexual offences in Nantwich were 31% below the UK average, suggesting effective local interventions or demographic factors. However, other theft exceeded the national rate by 23%, indicating areas for targeted policing. Seasonal context—such as the absence of summer tourism and reduced outdoor activity—likely explains lower shoplifting and public order offences. These figures illustrate a town with generally low crime levels, though specific categories require continued scrutiny to address emerging trends.

January 2024 saw sharp increases in specific crime categories, including vehicle crime, which jumped 500% from one to six incidents. This rise may reflect seasonal shifts, such as increased car usage during colder weather or changes in parking patterns. Robbery also rose by 100%, marking a stark contrast to December’s zero reports, though the small sample size limits interpretation. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 78.6%, potentially linked to post-holiday lulls or improved community efforts. Violence and sexual offences, the most common crime type (40.7% of total), remained 31% below the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000. Other theft, however, was 23% above the UK rate, suggesting targeted activity in local retail or personal property. These fluctuations highlight the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly as vehicle crime and robbery rates may indicate emerging trends warranting further attention.

Nantwich’s crime rate in January 2024 fell by 29.5% compared to December 2023, dropping from 6.2 to 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the post-holiday period, when reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower outdoor crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a figure that reflects the town’s relatively low overall rate. When scaled to the population of 19,818, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 230 residents over the course of the month. Such a monthly exposure rate suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk compared to the UK average, though local factors like community engagement and policing strategies may also play a role. The drop in crimes such as public order and anti-social behaviour, which fell by 53.8% and 37.5% respectively, further underscores the month’s trend toward reduced incidents. These figures, while localised, provide context for residents assessing their safety relative to both national benchmarks and previous months.