Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
135
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 135 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe saw somewhat more crime than Northwich in February 2026 (135 vs 110 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (28) and Public order (14), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (18) and Anti-social behaviour (15). 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 Crewe — 110 vs 135 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Northwich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Northwich recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 135).