Total Crime Rate
33.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northway area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 30 local areas in Northwich Leftwich , and the 484th lowest crime rate of 1,153 local areas in Cheshire West and Chester .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Northway (CW8 4DF) in the last 12 months was 33.9 per 1,000 residents and was 79.0% lower than the Northwich Leftwich average (161.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 12 (≈ 31.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -39.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northway (CW8 4DF), the main crime hotspot is near Elmridge Way. Police recorded 19 crimes here, including 10 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Northwich Leftwich| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Elmridge Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bond Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Elmridge Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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