Total Crime Rate
32.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Marsh Lane area has the 14th lowest crime rate of 50 local areas in Nantwich North and West , and the 503rd lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Marsh Lane (CW5 5HH) in the last 12 months was 32.7 per 1,000 residents and was 59.6% lower than the Nantwich North and West average (80.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 2 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -60.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -36.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Marsh Lane (CW5 5HH), the main crime hotspot is near Sutton Close. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Nantwich North and West| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Lambert Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Yew Tree Drive | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Welsh Row Head | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Daisy Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Daisy Bank | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ernley Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Monck Drive | Awaiting court outcome |
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