Crime

CCTV images released in hunt for bike thieves in Nantwich and Crewe

CCTV images released in hunt for bike thieves in Nantwich and Crewe

Police probing a spate of bike thefts in Nantwich and Crewe have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to.

The first theft was reported on Monday February 23rd when a black Giant pedal cycle was stolen from outside Crewe Lifestyle Centre in Moss Square.

March 5, 2026
Crime boss from Nantwich jailed after being on run for 14 years

Crime boss from Nantwich jailed after being on run for 14 years

An organised crime boss from Nantwich who was on the run for 14 years in Brazil has been jailed after his multi-million-pound enterprise was brought down.

March 3, 2026
Police uncover major cannabis farm in Wrenbury near Nantwich

Police uncover major cannabis farm in Wrenbury near Nantwich

Police in Nantwich have uncovered a large cannabis grow operation in the Wrenbury area.

Officers say the illegal operation was discovered after a number of residents raised concerns.

March 2, 2026
Nantwich sergeant earns top Pubwatch honour

Nantwich sergeant earns top Pubwatch honour

Nantwich Police Sergeant Matthew Stonier has been honoured with the National Pubwatch Malcolm Eidmans Award, sponsored by Poppleston Allen.

The award recognises exceptional contributions by police officers or police staff in supporting Pubwatch schemes across the UK.

February 26, 2026
Police warn Nissan Navara owners in Crewe and Nantwich amid thefts

Police warn Nissan Navara owners in Crewe and Nantwich amid thefts

Cheshire Police are warning Nissan Navara owners across Crewe and Nantwich to be vigilant following nine thefts in the past two months.

Six vehicles Navaras have been stolen from Warrington, one from Crewe and Chester, and two from Congleton since January 1st this year.

February 25, 2026
Police probe serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Police probe serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Police are probing a serious assault in Nantwich town centre in the earlier hours of Saturday.

The incident in the alleyway close to Home Bargains has left a 19-year-old man from Crewe in hospital with serious injuries.

February 23, 2026
Nantwich Police to crackdown on young people using fake IDs

Nantwich Police to crackdown on young people using fake IDs

Nantwich Police have vowed to ramp up their checks on fake IDs being used by younger people trying to access licenced premises.

Local officers say they are working with members of the town’s Pubwatch scheme to carry out more proactive targeting of those using fake IDs.

February 17, 2026
Man arrested after car collides with parked vehicle in Nantwich

Man arrested after car collides with parked vehicle in Nantwich

A man has been arrested after a car crashed into parked vehicle on Queens Drive in Nantwich.

Police say the incident happened shortly after 1am today (Monday February 16th).

February 16, 2026
Police tracking e-scooter youth after Nantwich teenager injured

Police tracking e-scooter youth after Nantwich teenager injured

Nantwich Police say they are close to identifying the illegal rider of an e-scooter which crashed into a teenage girl and fled.

The incident on the pedestrianised part of High Street left the 15-year-old victim with minor injuries.

February 13, 2026
Shavington man jailed after making more than £500k supplying drugs

Shavington man jailed after making more than £500k supplying drugs

A Shavington man who benefited from more than £500,000 for supplying class A and B drugs in Crewe has been jailed.

Lee James, of Woodnoth Drive, was sentenced to seven years at Chester Crown Court.

February 11, 2026
Nantwich Police warning amid spate of property break-ins

Nantwich Police warning amid spate of property break-ins

Nantwich Police have issued a warning to residents amid a spate of reported burglaries and attempted break-ins in the area.

The latest incidents happened in both the town as well as more rural areas, including Willaston and Bridgemere.

February 10, 2026
Police tax hike of 6.7% will save 30 PCSOs, plans reveal

Police tax hike of 6.7% will save 30 PCSOs, plans reveal

By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a 6.7% hike in the police precept were signed off today – but 30 of the 60 PCSOs in Cheshire facing redundancy will still lose their jobs.

The annual rise for the police element of the council tax (precept) for a band D property is usually capped at £15.

February 6, 2026
50 wanted criminals arrested in Cheshire Police Operation Crossbow

50 wanted criminals arrested in Cheshire Police Operation Crossbow

Fifty wanted criminals who have evaded justice were arrested during Cheshire Police’s day-long Operation Crossbow.

More than 100 officers from multiple departments gathered at Cheshire Police Headquarters in Winsford to take part in the operation yesterday (February 2nd).

February 3, 2026