Police in Nantwich and Crewe made 18 arrests over a busy weekend for various crimes including those suspected of theft, drug driving, child neglect and assault.
On Friday, a 55-year-old man from Shavington was arrested on suspicion of a domestic related theft.
A 28-year-old man from Crewe was also arrested after failing to appear at court for original offences of drug driving and dangerous driving. On arrest he also had a snap bag of a class A substance.
A woman, 29, from Nantwich was also arrested on Friday on suspicion of child neglect.
On Saturday (March 14th) two men were arrested after a fight involving weapons at Pyms Lane in Crewe.
A 27-year-old woman from Crewe was also arrested on suspicion of assault, after reportedly attacking a man with a weapon at the Grand Junction retail park in Crewe.
A 28-year-old man from Congleton was arrested on suspicion of drug driving, after a traffic stop on David Whitby Way near Shavington.
A 36-year-old man from Crewe was also arrested on suspicion of domestic assault after he was seen on CCTV pushing his partner to the floor.
And a 41-year-old man from Nantwich was arrested on suspicion of domestic-related criminal damage to a motor vehicle and controlling and coercive behaviour.
Officers also made three arrests at the football match between Crewe Alexandra and Walsall on Saturday afternoon.
And yesterday (Sunday 15th), a 29-year-old man from Ashton-in-Makerfield was arrested in Nantwich after causing issues at a pub and being in possession of a class b drug.
A 42-year-old woman was arrested in Nantwich after a traffic stop on suspicion of drink driving.
Nantwich Police said over the last 14 days there have been 226 reported incidents, 17.7% of them for violence/harassment, 9.7% domestic related, 8.8% concern for safety, 8.4% suspicious activity, 5.3% highway disruption, and 4.9% anti-social behaviour.
In total, 79 crimes were recorded including 22 for harassment and other public order offences, six for assault, six for residential burglaries, six for shoplifting and three for possession of drugs.
There 19 arrests in Nantwich, 13 men and six women, with the youngest aged 20 and the eldest aged 60.
A Nantwich Police spokesperson said: “We’ve also held several police surgeries at locations including Morrisons, the Broomhall coffee morning, and our regular Cops on the Square.
“Saturday’s event was led by our fantastic Special Constabulary volunteers, Simon Griffiths and Fiona Roche.
“Their support has been key to the consistency of these sessions, and the initiative wouldn’t be the success it is without them.
“The team has also been visiting both town and rural schools, sharing important safety messages and even joining pupils for lunch as part of #DinnerWithADifference.
“Lex and Millie were honoured to be invited to support Brine Leas Y10 Mock interview week.
“Finally, Tom and Gary have been meeting with the town’s licensees ahead of the upcoming Jazz Festival to help ensure the event is not only a success, but also safe for visitors, residents and local businesses.
“Thank you to everyone who continues to engage with us and support the work we do in the community.”
Nothing new Phil, Nantwich has always had a problem with domestic violence, it’s that small town mentality. Can’t blame everything on the tatty new estates
Nantwich is not the problem….
It’s some of the people who now live here from other areas due to all the increased housing.
three smashed windows in the town today, not good enough, where there are clubs open late till 4/5am!! they should be paying for security in the town not the taxpayer
Bye then 👋
Nantwich has become a right dump, even Crewe is safer these days