Nantwich Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Nantwich's crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.8% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This positions the area as significantly safer than the national picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, contributing 48.2% of all reported incidents, followed by public order (10.6%) and other crime (9.4%). These figures align with the area's character as a historic market town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where interpersonal disputes and public space management may influence crime trends. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—appears consistent with the lower overall crime rate, though the prominence of violence suggests factors beyond seasonal lulls may be at play. Nantwich's rate for violence and sexual offences (2.1 per 1,000) is 11% below the UK average, while public order offences are 14% above, reflecting a combination of community engagement and local policing priorities. The data also highlights a stark contrast in property crime: shoplifting and burglary rates are 68% and 26% below the UK average respectively, likely influenced by the town's compact built-up area and limited retail density compared to larger urban centres. These patterns illustrate how geographic and demographic factors shape crime profiles even within a broadly safe area.

February 2025 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to January, with notable increases in 'other crime' (+300%) and 'theft from the person' (+100%). These spikes, though still low in absolute terms (8 and 1 incidents respectively), suggest emerging trends that warrant closer attention. Conversely, shoplifting rates plummeted by 80% (from 15 to 3), a change likely linked to seasonal factors such as reduced foot traffic during winter and the pre-spring lull. The category of 'other crime'—which includes fraud, anti-social behaviour, and other non-specific offences—jumped from 2 to 8 incidents, marking a 300% increase. This surge, while not yet reaching UK average levels (0.2 per 1,000 vs UK 0.2 per 1,000), could indicate heightened awareness of reporting mechanisms or changes in community dynamics. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour dropped by 66.7% (from 3 to 1), a decline that may reflect successful local initiatives or temporary factors such as holiday periods. The crime mix also shifted notably: violent crimes (41 incidents) accounted for 48.2% of all crimes, while property crimes (21 incidents) made up 24.7%, marking a slight increase in violent crime relative to property crime compared to previous months. This shift contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes typically dominate. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 68% below UK average rate for shoplifting, which may be attributable to the town's smaller retail footprint and targeted policing efforts in commercial areas.

Nantwich's crime rate in February 2025 (4.3 per 1,000) represents a 29.8% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000, a decline that suggests sustained improvements in local crime prevention. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 3 crimes per day over the 28-day month, a figure that translates to a local monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 233 residents. This monthly ratio provides context for residents: over the course of February, the likelihood of experiencing a crime was roughly 0.4% (1 in 233), a figure that is lower than the UK average when scaled to population size. The population context of 19,818 residents further underscores the significance of these numbers—each crime reported in February represents a statistically significant event in a relatively small community. Comparing Nantwich's performance to the UK average reveals striking disparities: while the town's overall crime rate is 35.8% below the national figure, specific categories like public order (14% above UK average) and 'other crime' (150% above UK average) highlight areas where local conditions diverge from the national trend. These comparisons illustrate how a small built-up area can maintain an overall safe profile while exhibiting unique challenges in specific crime types, often shaped by factors such as community density, local policing strategies, and the character of public spaces.