Cheshire Police carried out 13,675 stop searches over the past year and 160 strip searches which involved the ‘exposure of intimate parts’.
The 2025/26 figures were released by the force following a request by the county’s police and crime panel, which had also asked for a breakdown of the numbers, including ethnicity and children.
Ten people who were arrested in relation to serious offences involving members of a religious group in Crewe have now been released on bail.
More than 500 officers from Cheshire Police, with support of colleagues from neighbouring forces, conducted warrants at three addresses in Crewe on Wednesday.
Cheshire Police chiefs have welcomed the closure of an asylum seeker hotel in Crewe amid an “unacceptable” amount of crime and disorder.
The Crewe Arms Hotel was being used to accommodate single male asylum seekers, but it has now been closed following partnership work between Cheshire Constabulary and the Home Office.
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).
Cheshire Police are warning residents to be vigilant following reports of counterfeit notes being offered for payment across the county.
Police have received more than 30 reports in a month of people trying to pay for goods with fake notes across the county.
People in South Cheshire are being urged to come forward with information on ketamine supply across the county.
The appeal from Cheshire Police comes amid growing concerns about the harm the drug is causing to people and communities.
A local MP has raised concerns over Cheshire Police plans to axe many of its PCSOs in a bid to save £13 million.
It has emerged that the force wants to cut the number of Police Community Support Officers down from 87 to just 27.
By Belinda Ryan, local democracy reporter
Plans for a new police station on the outskirts of Crewe have been recommended for approval.
Cheshire Police wants to build the new offices and deployment base on land to the west of David Whitby Way at Basford East, Shavington.
Residents across South Cheshire are set to pay on average £14 more for policing after a planned increase in the force’s council tax precept was approved.
Dan Price, Cheshire Police and Crime Commissioner’s (PCC), proposed the precept which was given the go ahead by the Cheshire Police and Crime Panel.
Police in Nantwich are renewing appeals for help in tracing Alex Fitzpatrick, who is wanted in connection to assault offences.
Fitzpatrick, 28, from Nantwich, is described as white, with blue eyes and brown hair. He is of slim build and 5ft 8ins tall.
Police chiefs have backed plans for a new boxing gym in South Cheshire which aims to help local children stay out of trouble.
Cheshire Police Chief Constable Mark Roberts visited the site of the new South Cheshire Amateur Boxing Club.
Cheshire Police has launched a recruitment drive for more police constables and detectives to join the Force.
The application window opened yesterday (July 22) for both the Police Constable Entry Programme and Detective Constable Entry Programme.
Cheshire Police is among the top performing forces for tackling drink and drug driving, according to a new report.
The study, published by National Roads Policing Operations, Intelligence & Investigations Unit, shows the North West as the top performing region during 2023.
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