POLICE are working 'relentlessly' to tackle crime on the railway network.

A crime map shared by British Transport Police has revealed the number of criminal and anti-social behaviour offences committed at every station across the country.

In Mid Cheshire there were more than 80 incidents in 2023/24, including thefts, violent crimes and drug offences.

However, BTP says the chances of becoming a victim are 'extremely low' and these figures should be viewed with caution.

A spokesperson said: “The public's safety is our number one priority, and we work tirelessly to protect everyone's journeys across the rail network. 

"It is important to not sensationalise these statistics and view them within their context, as the chances of becoming a victim of crime on the railway network is extremely low; our data shows 28.7 crimes per million passenger journeys between April and December 2023.

"We are aware that every offence is one too many and we work relentlessly alongside our policing partners and the rail industry to prevent this type of behaviour. 

"We have officers across the rail network around the clock, at stations and on trains, to detect and deter crime.

"Our patrols are targeted and supported by statistics to ensure that our officers are exactly where they are most needed. When crimes do happen, we’re fortunate to work in a CCTV-rich environment to help bring offenders to justice."

BTP says the statistics - which can be found at www.crimemaps.btp.police.uk/ - are not necessarily an indicator of risk.

Officers may target particular offences or change the way incidents are reported, which could impact the numbers.

Incidents may also be removed during the course of police investigations if they are found not to be crimes.

"We encourage all passengers who see or experience crime to report it to us so we can take action," added the BTP spokesperson.

"They can discreetly report crimes or concerns via text 61016 or via the Railway Guardian app and we urge people to ensure they save the number or download the app in case they ever need it.

"In an emergency, always call 999."

Northwich Guardian: BTP's crime map shows the number and type of offences committed at every stationBTP's crime map shows the number and type of offences committed at every station (Image: BTP)

Crimes committed across Mid Cheshire's railway network (at-station and on-train)

  • Acton Bridge - 2 & 2
  • Alderley Edge - 4 & 2
  • Chelford - 2 & 1
  • Cuddington - 1 & 0
  • Delamere - 0 & 1
  • Goostrey - 0 & 0
  • Greenbank - 2 & 0
  • Handforth - 7 & 2
  • Hartford - 2 & 2
  • Holmes Chapel - 5 & 1
  • Knutsford - 7 & 3
  • Lostock Gralam - 0 & 1
  • Mobberley - 0 & 0
  • Mouldsworth - 2 & 0
  • Northwich - 4 & 3
  • Plumley - 3 & 0
  • Styal - 0 & 1
  • Wilmslow - 5 & 6
  • Winsford - 7 & 4