Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW5 · Cheshire East
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Northwich has less crime — 110 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Nantwich and Northwich recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 126 and 110 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nantwich sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northwich recorded fewer crimes than Nantwich — 110 vs 126 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Nantwich saw higher rates of Public order while Northwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Northwich recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 126).