Cheshire PCC John Dwyer has pledged to freeze council tax for policing in the county – but it set to axe 70 police staff jobs. Ex Crewe & Nantwich councillor Mr Dwyer revealed his plans in his second police budget since being elected as Police & Crime Commissioner.
Assaults across Nantwich and Crewe have fallen by almost 12%, according to the latest statistics just released. But burglary in the Eastern Cheshire area is on the rise, going up 5%, the figures show.
Police in Nantwich are warning homeowners in the town to be alert after a number of sheds were broken into overnight. The allotments on Welshman’s Lane were particularly targeted by thieves, officers say.
Nantwich Police have drafted in extra officers to cope with thousands of New Year’s Eve revellers heading in to town. And officers are also warning residents out celebrating to guard against leaving properties open to burglars.
Nantwich Police have been busy cracking down on drug users and thieves – and reuniting lost dogs with their owners! Operation Washford sees officers from the unit targeting drugs use and target petty crooks in the town and outlying villages.
A resident disturbed burglars as they tried to smash their way into a house in Alpraham near Nantwich. The attempted burglary was discovered when the householder heard noises and went to investigate.
A man was found badly beaten in a street in Shavington, detectives say. The 40-year-old was discovered with serious injuries to his head and body in Back Lane.
Nantwich Police seized drugs and cash during a raid on a house in the town. Officers from the town’s Neighbourhood Policing Unit executed a warrant under the Misuse of Drugs Act on the premises on Hillfield Place.
Cheshire’s PCC John Dwyer has launched a force-wide drive to recruit more Police Community Support Officers. PCSOs work at the heart of Nantwich Neighbourhood Policing Unit as well as other teams across the county.
Thieves staked out a Nantwich property before breaking in through a garden fence to steal six ferrets! The offenders struck at night at a house on Crewe Road, in Willaston.
Nantwich police are warning homeowners in the town to be on their guard after five burglaries in the same area in the past month. The latest two break-ins happened on the same street within hours of each other on Stonebridge Road, Nantwich, on Sunday (November 17).
A sneak-in burglar stole goods from a Nantwich home on Remembrance Sunday – while the owner was still in the house. The thief walked in through an unlocked door at the property on Cherry Tree Court, in Stapeley.
Police have warned youths in Nantwich they will crackdown on Halloween and Bonfire Night anti-social behaviour. Extra officers will be on the streets over the next few days as the annual celebrations take place.
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