Crime

Man charged following attempted burglaries in Nantwich

Man charged following attempted burglaries in Nantwich

A man has been charged in relation to a number of burglary incidents in the Nantwich area, say Cheshire Police.

Steven Hilditch, of HMP Hindley, has been charged with five counts of attempted burglary of a dwelling, one count of attempted burglary other than a dwelling, six counts of vehicle interference and one count of theft of a pedal cycle.

October 15, 2025
Birmingham man jailed for burglaries in Wistaston and Weston

Birmingham man jailed for burglaries in Wistaston and Weston

A man from Birmingham has been jailed following two burglaries at homes in Wistaston and Weston.

Shafiollah Amiree, 24, targeted a house on Parklands Drive in Weston and stole keys to a grey Audi which he then fled the scene in.

October 6, 2025
Thieves break into Barony Park bowling green in Nantwich

Thieves break into Barony Park bowling green in Nantwich

Thieves smashed their way into the bowling green on Barony Park in Nantwich, causing hundreds of pounds in damage.

Bowling Club volunteers discovered the damage which happened last night (Sept 27) or early hours of today.

September 28, 2025
Police focused on tackling e-bikes and scooters, says Nantwich officer

Police focused on tackling e-bikes and scooters, says Nantwich officer

A senior Nantwich officer has pledged to pursue those continuing to ride e-bikes and e-scooters illegally in the town.

Sgt Matt Stonier told town councillors it was one of their priorities as he updated the council on latest policing in the community.

September 25, 2025
Nantwich groups urged to claim share of £100,000 community fund

Nantwich groups urged to claim share of £100,000 community fund

Community groups and organisations in Nantwich can now apply for a slice of £100,000 to make their neighbourhoods safer and stronger.

The money is being offered by Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner Dan Price as part of his SWAP Fund – Safety, Working Together, Action and Prevention.

September 24, 2025
Man charged with theft of charity box in Nantwich

Man charged with theft of charity box in Nantwich

A Nantwich man has been arrested and charged after the theft of a Nantwich Foodbank charity box from the town’s Sainsbury’s store.

Police say the theft happened on August 26th.

September 23, 2025
Man jailed for serious assault in Nantwich town centre

Man jailed for serious assault in Nantwich town centre

A man who was caught on CCTV punching another man and fracturing his skull in Nantwich town centre has been jailed.

Caine Mellor, 27, left his victim unconscious after an altercation, punching him to the ground where he suffered brain trauma.

September 18, 2025
Cheshire Police to use drones to catch illegal e-bikers

Cheshire Police to use drones to catch illegal e-bikers

Cheshire Police looks set to turn to drone technology to catch illegal e-bikers in the county, the Crime Commissioner has revealed.

Dan Price called the use of drones against those speeding and causing havoc on illegally adapted e-bikes will be a “gamechanger”.

September 12, 2025
Nantwich Police vow to target rise in graffiti in the town

Nantwich Police vow to target rise in graffiti in the town

Nantwich Police have vowed to target those spraying graffiti in the town, causing criminal damage.

They say there has been a rise in the number of reports of graffiti in recent weeks.

September 9, 2025
Man arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in e-bike incident in Nantwich

Man arrested after pedestrian seriously injured in e-bike incident in Nantwich

A man has been seriously injured after being in collision with an e-bike in Nantwich, police have confirmed.

The incident happened on Waterlode last night, which led to police closing off the road.

September 5, 2025
Nantwich Police vow “robust” approach to tackle e-bike crimes

Nantwich Police vow “robust” approach to tackle e-bike crimes

Police have vowed to tackle e-bike offenders “robustly” after one man was arrested and charged.

A 27-year-old man from Crewe has been charged with dangerous driving, having no insurance, and driving otherwise than in accordance with a licence.

August 28, 2025
Scene of dog attack

Police hunt masked e-bike thugs after Nantwich crime-spree

Police are hunting e-bike yobs who committed a string of offences in Nantwich last night (August 23).

It follows reports of a number of youths with face coverings riding around on e-bikes illegally and terrorising families.

August 24, 2025
Nine arrests by police in Nantwich in past week

Nine arrests by police in Nantwich in past week

Nine people have been arrested in Nantwich in the last seven days, say Cheshire Police.

This includes a number arrested for domestic related offences as well as drug and drink drive.

August 23, 2025