Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Northwich has less crime — 110 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Congleton saw somewhat more crime than Northwich in February 2026 (148 vs 110 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Public order (23), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (18). 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, Northwich recorded fewer crimes than Congleton — 110 vs 148 incidents. That is 26% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Public order while Northwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Northwich recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 148).