Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middlewich has less crime — 72 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Congleton recorded notably higher crime than Middlewich in February 2026 — 148 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Public order (23) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Middlewich has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middlewich recorded fewer crimes than Congleton — 72 vs 148 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Middlewich is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Middlewich had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Middlewich recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 148).