Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW11 · Cheshire East
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middlewich has less crime — 72 vs 91 incidents in February 2026.
Sandbach saw somewhat more crime than Middlewich in February 2026 (91 vs 72 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlewich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Sandbach has more Other theft (8) and Anti-social behaviour (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Middlewich recorded fewer crimes than Sandbach — 72 vs 91 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Middlewich is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlewich saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Sandbach had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Middlewich recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 91).