Crime

Albanian gang guilty

Gang jailed for 38 years for high value burglaries including Willaston

Four Albanian men and a British woman have been sentenced to more than 38 years in prison for a series of high value burglaries across the UK, including in Willaston near Nantwich.

Kristian Gropcaj, 30, George Pepa, 31, Krisjian Dedndreaj, 28, Sidorjan Lleshi, 26, and Jade Tubb, 33, were sentenced at Chester Crown Court yesterday (April 13th) and today.

April 14, 2026
Seven arrests made during Nantwich Jazz Festival, say police

Seven arrests made during Nantwich Jazz Festival, say police

Nantwich Police have praised venues, door staff and visitors for making Easter’s Nantwich Jazz, Blues and Music Festival one of the safest yet.

Sgt Matt Stonier revealed that just seven arrests were made throughout the whole 5-day festival between April 2-6.

April 11, 2026
Nantwich man jailed for using car as weapon at victim

Nantwich man jailed for using car as weapon at victim

A Nantwich man has been jailed for more than five years after he drove a car at another man in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Andrew Paul Whalley, 34, was jailed for five years and four months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after he admitted section 18 – wounding with intent, affray and driving a motor vehicle dangerously.

March 27, 2026
Police appeal to trace man after theft in Nantwich

Police appeal to trace man after theft in Nantwich

Cheshire Police officers are appealing for help from the public in locating a wanted man in connection with a theft in Nantwich.

Police say Nicholas Hughes is wanted in relation to a theft offence, and has links to the West Midlands area.

March 23, 2026
Nantwich Police make 18 arrests over busy weekend

Nantwich Police make 18 arrests over busy weekend

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.

March 16, 2026
Man charged after £10,000 of cigarettes stolen in Audlem and other towns

Man charged after £10,000 of cigarettes stolen in Audlem and other towns

A man has been charged in connection with the theft of more than £10,000 of cigarettes from various shops across South Cheshire, including in Audlem.

Michael Mongan, 26, from Heather Road, Birmingham appeared at Chester Magistrates on Wednesday March 11th to face six charges of theft from a shop.

March 13, 2026
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