Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH3 · Cheshire West and Chester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waverton has less crime — 4 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Middlewich recorded substantially more crime than Waverton in February 2026 — 72 incidents compared to 4, a 18.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlewich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Waverton has more Burglary (2) and Other theft (1). 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, Waverton recorded fewer crimes than Middlewich — 4 vs 72 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Waverton 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 Waverton had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Waverton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 72).