Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW8 · Cheshire West and Chester
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weaverham has less crime — 24 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Middlewich recorded substantially more crime than Weaverham in February 2026 — 72 incidents compared to 24, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlewich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Weaverham has more Other crime (2). 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, Weaverham recorded fewer crimes than Middlewich — 24 vs 72 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Weaverham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlewich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Weaverham had more Other crime. Overall, Weaverham recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 72).