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Cheshire Constabulary

North West region. Headquarters: Winsford.

  • Roads policing
  • Rural crime
  • Industrial site security

Cheshire Constabulary serves a population of approximately one million people across the county of Cheshire. The force covers a mixed urban and rural area and is responsible for policing major transport routes including the M6 and M56 motorways. Cheshire is also home to significant chemical and pharmaceutical industries, presenting unique specialist policing challenges.

Area Covered

Cheshire covers the county of Cheshire in north-west England, including the major towns of Chester, Warrington, Crewe, and Macclesfield. The force area borders Greater Manchester, Merseyside, and North Wales.

Last updated 24 September 2026