Crime Rate in Middlewich: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Middlewich

The total recorded crimes in Middlewich, Cheshire East, UK in May 2025 are around 70 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Middlewich crime rate of 3.17 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (40) incidents (-6.98% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
Middlewich Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Crescent with total crimes: 5
  • Orchard Close with total crimes: 5
  • Sanderson Way with total crimes: 5

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 May 2025 the Middlewich has recorded 70 crimes with crime rate of 3.17 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Middlewich)CrimesRank (Middlewich)CrimesRank (Middlewich)
Crewe East228 12,565 12,579 1
Crewe South144 21,896 21,831 2
High Legh79 81,544 31,465 3
Congleton West134 3446 23146 37
Macclesfield Central88 71,441 41,438 4
Crewe Central124 41,375 51,213 5
Crewe West98 51,094 61,138 6
Congleton East90 6301 3394 43
Handforth74 9883 7926 7
Knutsford56 15761 10857 8
Nantwich North and West59 12864 8818 9
Macclesfield South63 11784 9701 10
Wilmslow West and Chorley42 25735 11687 11
Wrenbury36 31339 28642 12
Nantwich South and Stapeley52 19707 12637 13
Macclesfield West and Ivy57 14673 13531 16
Alsager58 13260 36188 34
Chelford43 24607 14632 14
Broken Cross and Upton42 26559 16596 15
Haslington47 23587 15419 21
Wilmslow Lacey Green55 16294 34441 20
Macclesfield Hurdsfield53 18518 17527 17
Leighton54 17448 22296 29
Wistaston48 22508 18448 18
Crewe North36 29484 20443 19
Macclesfield East49 20503 19379 22
Audlem49 21458 21302 28
Macclesfield Tytherington31 33427 24364 23
Poynton West and Adlington36 30310 31364 24
Bollington25 38307 32357 25
Shavington38 27365 25304 27
Crewe St Barnabas15 43364 26325 26
Alderley Edge25 37342 27287 30
Sandbach Elworth36 28149 4258 47
Willaston and Rope24 39339 29280 31
Disley14 44179 39238 32
Dane Valley35 3280 4857 48
Poynton East and Pott Shrigley26 36285 35230 33
Sandbach Heath and East30 34154 4174 46
Bunbury19 41202 37177 35
Brereton Rural29 35122 4533 50
Wilmslow Dean Row8 50161 40176 36
Gawsworth18 42197 38140 38
Sutton12 45144 43130 39
Odd Rode23 4083 4743 49
Wybunbury11 48139 44118 41
Mobberley11 4674 5095 42
Prestbury7 51107 4693 44
Wilmslow East1 5279 4981 45
Sandbach Ettiley Heath and Wheelock11 4759 5131 51
Sandbach Town9 4953 5230 52

Middlewich Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 63 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.88 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 269 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 29.89 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202543
March 202541
February 202540
January 202550
December 202421
November 202410
October 202423
July 20241

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 155 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20255
December 20248
November 20248
October 202425
September 202415
August 202417
July 202420
June 202422
May 202415

A total of 43 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 15 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
January 20253
December 20242
October 20245

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20245
October 20243

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 25 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. Princess Crescent (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
2. Orchard Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Shoplifting2
Other crime1
3. Sanderson Way (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Warmingham Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Ryecroft Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Dierdens Terrace (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Croxton Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bradfield Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Hankelow Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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