Crime Rate in Middlewich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middlewich

The total recorded crimes in Middlewich, Cheshire East, UK in March 2025 are around 69 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middlewich crime rate of 3.12 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Middlewich, encompassing approximately 22,095 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (41) incidents (2.50% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
Middlewich Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Sanderson Way with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Alexandra Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Middlewich?

To understand the safety of Middlewich, we need to analyze Middlewich crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Cheshire East:

    • In 2024, Middlewich demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Cheshire East average, with 319 crimes compared to 513.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Middlewich recorded fewer crimes than 29 out of 51 other cities.

    • In 2023, Middlewich had fewer crimes than the Cheshire East average, with 124 crimes compared to 473. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Middlewich recorded fewer crimes than 39 out of 51 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Cheshire East, Middlewich has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Middlewich Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Middlewich has recorded 69 crimes with crime rate of 3.12 ranking 10th out of 51 in the Cheshire East, UK

In 2024, the total Middlewich crimes were 319. The crime rate of Middlewich in 2024 was 14.44 (year) or 1.20 (month) ranking it 30 dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

In 2023, the total crimes in Middlewich were around 124 crimes with yearly crime rate of 5.61 (year) or 0.47 (month) ranking 40 most dangerous area in the Cheshire East.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)CrimesRank (Cheshire East)
Crewe East203 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh102 51,544 31,465 3
Congleton West133 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central86 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central120 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West85 81,094 61,138 6
Congleton East98 6301 3394 43
Handforth57 11883 7926 7
Knutsford57 12761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West49 16864 8818 9
Macclesfield South46 19784 9701 10
Alsager69 9260 36188 34
Wilmslow West and Chorley54 13735 11687 11
Wrenbury45 21339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley49 17707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy41 27673 13531 16
Chelford50 15607 14632 14
Willaston and Rope51 14339 29280 31
Broken Cross and Upton44 24559 16596 15
Haslington47 18587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 29518 17527 17
Wistaston45 22508 18448 18
Crewe North32 33484 20443 19
Macclesfield East38 28503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green33 32294 34441 20
Sandbach Heath and East45 20154 4174 46
Audlem26 36458 21302 28
Leighton43 25448 22296 29
Macclesfield Tytherington25 38427 24364 23
Dane Valley45 2380 4857 48
Poynton West and Adlington28 35310 31364 24
Bollington30 34307 32357 25
Shavington24 39365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas37 30364 26325 26
Sandbach Elworth42 26149 4258 47
Alderley Edge22 40342 27287 30
Odd Rode34 3183 4743 49
Disley18 42179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 37285 35230 33
Bunbury17 43202 37177 35
Wilmslow Dean Row9 48161 40176 36
Gawsworth8 49197 38140 38
Sutton9 47144 43130 39
Wybunbury6 50139 44118 41
Brereton Rural21 41122 4533 50
Mobberley4 5174 5095 42
Prestbury11 46107 4693 44
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock16 4459 5131 51
Wilmslow East3 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Town14 4553 5230 52

Middlewich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (41 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In June 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 186 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 26.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202541
February 202540
January 202550
December 202421
November 202410
October 202423
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 156 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202425
September 202415
August 202417
July 202420
June 202422
May 202415
April 202411

A total of 21 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20242
October 20245

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252

High Crime Locations Middlewich in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Middlewich postcode area is presented below.

1. Sanderson Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
4. Civic Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
5. Orchard Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bradfield Close (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Milton Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Princess Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Britannia Drive (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Windsor Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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