Crime Rate in Middlewich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middlewich

The total recorded crimes in Middlewich, Cheshire East, UK in July 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middlewich crime rate of 5.30 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (51) incidents (-1.92% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (17) incidents (325.00% increase)
Middlewich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 12
  • Sanderson Way with total crimes: 10
  • Civic Way with total crimes: 6

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 areas in the Cheshire East.

    • 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 areas in the Cheshire East.

  • 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 July 2025 the Middlewich has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 5.30 ranking 5th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Middlewich)CrimesRank (Middlewich)CrimesRank (Middlewich)
Crewe East219 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South126 31,896 21,831 2
High Legh158 21,544 31,465 3
Macclesfield Central112 61,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central125 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West104 71,094 61,138 6
Handforth70 11883 7926 7
Knutsford60 14761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West60 13864 8818 9
Congleton West93 8446 23146 37
Macclesfield South90 9784 9701 10
Congleton East81 10301 3394 43
Wilmslow West and Chorley55 18735 11687 11
Wrenbury56 16339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley45 22707 12637 13
Alsager69 12260 36188 34
Macclesfield West and Ivy42 23673 13531 16
Chelford58 15607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton41 25559 16596 15
Haslington49 20587 15419 21
Macclesfield Hurdsfield38 28518 17527 17
Leighton55 17448 22296 29
Wistaston40 27508 18448 18
Crewe North31 34484 20443 19
Macclesfield East54 19503 19379 22
Wilmslow Lacey Green37 29294 34441 20
Audlem26 38458 21302 28
Odd Rode48 2183 4743 49
Macclesfield Tytherington21 41427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington41 26310 31364 24
Sandbach Elworth41 24149 4258 47
Bollington34 32307 32357 25
Shavington36 30365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas27 37364 26325 26
Alderley Edge31 33342 27287 30
Willaston and Rope34 31339 29280 31
Disley9 51179 39238 32
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley24 40285 35230 33
Bunbury21 42202 37177 35
Sandbach Heath and East28 35154 4174 46
Wilmslow Dean Row12 48161 40176 36
Brereton Rural28 36122 4533 50
Gawsworth16 44197 38140 38
Sutton12 47144 43130 39
Sandbach Town25 3953 5230 52
Wybunbury16 45139 44118 41
Mobberley7 5274 5095 42
Dane Valley18 4380 4857 48
Prestbury11 49107 4693 44
Wilmslow East10 5079 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock14 4659 5131 51

Middlewich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 51 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (17 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 371 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.10 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202552
May 202540
April 202543
March 202541
February 202540
January 202550
December 202421
November 202410
October 202423

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 88 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.80 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202515
May 20256
April 202517
March 20257
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20247
October 202412

A total of 37 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.70 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20251
April 20255
March 20252
February 20255
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 20245

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
April 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 121 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20256
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202425
September 202415
August 202417

A total of 30 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20252
April 20254
March 20253
February 20253
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243

A total of 61 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.10 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 202513
May 20256
April 202515
March 20255
February 20251
January 20255
December 20243
November 20244
October 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20245

A total of 50 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20254
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
January 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Middlewich in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12
2. Sanderson Way (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order2
Drugs1
3. Civic Way (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
4. Bradfield Close (Map)
Total4
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Alexandra Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Dale Court (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. A530 (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
8. A533 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Stanthorne Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Britannia Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1

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