Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CW7 · Cheshire West and Chester
187
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Northwich has less crime — 162 vs 187 incidents in April 2026.
Winsford saw somewhat more crime than Northwich in April 2026 (187 vs 162 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Winsford has more Public order (25). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Northwich recorded fewer crimes than Winsford — 162 vs 187 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Winsford had more Public order. Overall, Northwich recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 187).