Crewe Central vs Middlewich

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Crewe Central Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Middlewich Cheshire Constabulary

      Crewe Central vs Middlewich Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Crewe Central
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,634 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.2% trend
      35.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Middlewich
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.6% trend
      43% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewe Central
      B Middlewich
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,634
      1,091
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,992
      978
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.2%
      ↑11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.1%
      43%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewe Central
      B Middlewich
      Violent Crime
      996 ↑30%
      486 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      290 ↑15%
      76 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      133 ↑14%
      57 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑48%
      14 ↓33%
      Burglary
      62 ↑9%
      27 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      165 ↑26%
      93 ↑69%
      Drugs
      185 ↑278%
      53 ↑121%
      Public Order
      321 ↑29%
      142 ↑31%
      Robbery
      23 ↑77%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      284 ↑28%
      84 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓62%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      44 ↑52%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      40 ↑122%
      10 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑4%
      38 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Middlewich is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewe Central safer than Middlewich?

      Crewe Central has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,634 crimes in the last 12 months. Middlewich has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,091 crimes. Middlewich scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewe Central vs Middlewich?

      Crewe Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Middlewich shows +11.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crewe Central and Middlewich?

      In Crewe Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (996 incidents). In Middlewich, it is Violent Crime (486 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crewe Central and Middlewich?

      Crewe Central recorded 290 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middlewich recorded 76. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Crewe Central vs Middlewich?

      Violent crime in Crewe Central totalled 996 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 486 in Middlewich. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewe Central and Middlewich in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewe Central recorded 1,992 crimes (now 2,634, a change of +32.2%). Middlewich recorded 978 crimes previously (now 1,091, +11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewe Central and Middlewich?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Crewe Central has a resolution rate of 35.1% and Middlewich has 43%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewe Central and Middlewich?

      Crewe Central falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Middlewich is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Crewe Central and Middlewich?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Crewe Central or Middlewich on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crewe Central and Middlewich. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.