Middlewich vs Nantwich South and Stapeley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Middlewich Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      29/100
      Nantwich South and Stapeley Cheshire Constabulary

      Middlewich vs Nantwich South and Stapeley Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Middlewich
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.6% trend
      43% resolved
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      VS
      B
      29/100
      Below Average
      Nantwich South and Stapeley
      Cheshire Constabulary
      580 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Middlewich
      B Nantwich South and Stapeley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      29/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,091
      580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      978
      644
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.6%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middlewich
      B Nantwich South and Stapeley
      Violent Crime
      486 ↑6%
      279 ↓9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓37%
      45 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑2%
      33 ↓37%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓33%
      10 ↑11%
      Burglary
      27 ↑8%
      18 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↑69%
      39 ↑0%
      Drugs
      53 ↑121%
      45 ↑150%
      Public Order
      142 ↑31%
      61 ↓2%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑45%
      20 ↓64%
      Theft from Person
      1
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓5%
      18 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Nantwich South and Stapeley is the safer choice — scoring 29/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Middlewich safer than Nantwich South and Stapeley?

      Middlewich has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,091 crimes in the last 12 months. Nantwich South and Stapeley has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) with 580 crimes. Nantwich South and Stapeley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Middlewich vs Nantwich South and Stapeley?

      Middlewich shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Nantwich South and Stapeley shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Middlewich and Nantwich South and Stapeley?

      In Middlewich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (486 incidents). In Nantwich South and Stapeley, it is Violent Crime (279 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Middlewich and Nantwich South and Stapeley?

      Middlewich recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 45. 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 Middlewich vs Nantwich South and Stapeley?

      Violent crime in Middlewich totalled 486 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 279 in Nantwich South and Stapeley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Middlewich and Nantwich South and Stapeley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Middlewich recorded 978 crimes (now 1,091, a change of +11.6%). Nantwich South and Stapeley recorded 644 crimes previously (now 580, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middlewich and Nantwich South and Stapeley?

      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. Middlewich has a resolution rate of 43% and Nantwich South and Stapeley has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middlewich and Nantwich South and Stapeley?

      Middlewich falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Nantwich South and Stapeley 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 Middlewich and Nantwich South and Stapeley?

      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 Middlewich or Nantwich South and Stapeley on a crime map?

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

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