High Legh and Mobberley vs Middlewich

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    High Legh and Mobberley Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Middlewich Cheshire Constabulary

      High Legh and Mobberley vs Middlewich Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      High Legh and Mobberley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      406 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Middlewich
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.6% trend
      43% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A High Legh and Mobberley
      B Middlewich
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      406
      1,091
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      444
      978
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↑11.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      43%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A High Legh and Mobberley
      B Middlewich
      Violent Crime
      132 ↓24%
      486 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      28 ↓38%
      76 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      54 ↑26%
      57 ↑2%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↑8%
      14 ↓33%
      Burglary
      21 ↑0%
      27 ↑8%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↓12%
      93 ↑69%
      Drugs
      31 ↑0%
      53 ↑121%
      Public Order
      65 ↑30%
      142 ↑31%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑0%
      84 ↑45%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑25%
      10 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      8 ↓20%
      38 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      A High Legh and Mobberley is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is High Legh and Mobberley safer than Middlewich?

      High Legh and Mobberley has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 406 crimes in the last 12 months. Middlewich has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,091 crimes. High Legh and Mobberley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in High Legh and Mobberley vs Middlewich?

      High Legh and Mobberley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell 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 High Legh and Mobberley and Middlewich?

      In High Legh and Mobberley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 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 High Legh and Mobberley and Middlewich?

      High Legh and Mobberley recorded 28 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 High Legh and Mobberley vs Middlewich?

      Violent crime in High Legh and Mobberley totalled 132 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 High Legh and Mobberley and Middlewich in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, High Legh and Mobberley recorded 444 crimes (now 406, a change of -8.6%). Middlewich recorded 978 crimes previously (now 1,091, +11.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in High Legh and Mobberley 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. High Legh and Mobberley has a resolution rate of 20% and Middlewich has 43%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers High Legh and Mobberley and Middlewich?

      High Legh and Mobberley 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 High Legh and Mobberley 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 High Legh and Mobberley or Middlewich on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both High Legh and Mobberley 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.