MORE than 1,900 people were arrested across Cheshire, including 318 in Warrington, during the busy Christmas period, as officers worked around the clock to protect communities and keep people safe.
Between 1 December 2025 – 1 January 2026, 1,904 arrests were made for a range of offences, including assault, drink and drug driving and theft.
There was a policing operation in place to respond to what is traditionally a busy period for the Force, as officers responded to higher footfall in towns and the city centre.
Targeted patrols, proactive enforcement and partnership working formed a key part of the Constabulary’s operational approach, particularly within the night-time economy.
Officers also carried out roadside breath and drug testing, attended incidents of violence, and intervened early to prevent situations escalating further.
Safeguarding vulnerable people and ensuring offenders face the consequences of their actions was also a priority, with a number of arrests and charges made for domestic abuse offences.
• Roadside breath and drug testing resulted in 246 people arrested – 90 for drink driving, 151 for drug driving and 5 for failing to provide.
• A number of domestic abuse offenders were successfully targeted and charged.
• The Rural Crime team seized stolen vehicles worth around 50k after an intelligence-led, cross-border investigation in Shropshire.
• Between Monday 22 December and Sunday 4 January response times remained excellent, with 93% of Grade 1 calls being reached in 15 minutes, and 91% of Grade 2 calls being attended within an hour.
Chief Inspector Jamie Lewis said: “Christmas is always one of the busiest times of year for policing, and our officers and staff worked incredibly hard to keep people safe so they could enjoy the festivities with their family and friends.
“Despite the volume of arrests, the majority of people enjoyed the festive period responsibly and without incident.
“Officers will remain committed to taking action against those who put others at risk and to keeping Cheshire a safe place to live, work and visit throughout the year.”
