Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middlewich has less crime — 72 vs 135 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe recorded notably higher crime than Middlewich in February 2026 — 135 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (28) and Public order (14), 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 Crewe — 72 vs 135 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Middlewich is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Middlewich had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Middlewich recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 135).