Police made 1,904 arrests across Cheshire over the festive period crackdown, figures show.

Between 1 December 2025 and 1 January 2026, officers worked around the clock to protect communities and keep people safe.

These arrests were made for a range of offences, including assault, drink and drug driving and theft.

Between 1 December 2025 and 1 January 2026, a total of 1,904 arrests were made across Cheshire as officers worked around the clock to protect communities and keep people safe (Photo: Nantwich Police).

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 being arrested, with 90 for drink driving, 151 for drug driving and five for failing to provide.

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As well as this, a number of domestic abuse offenders were successfully targeted and charged.

Cheshire Police's Rural Crime team seized stolen vehicles worth around £50,000, following an intelligence-led, cross-border investigation in Shropshire. 

Between Monday 22 December and Sunday 4 January, response times remained "excellent", with 93 per cent of Grade 1 calls being reached in 15 minutes, and 91 per cent of Grade 2 calls being attended within an hour.

Roadside breath and drug testing resulted in 246 people in Cheshire being arrested, with 90 for drink driving, 151 for drug driving and five for failing to provide (Photo: Crewe Police).

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."