Middlewich vs Saughall, Mollington and Elton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Middlewich Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      Saughall, Mollington and Elton Cheshire Constabulary

      Middlewich vs Saughall, Mollington and Elton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Middlewich
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.6% trend
      43% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      Saughall, Mollington and Elton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      754 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.6% trend
      38.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Middlewich
      B Saughall, Mollington and Elton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,091
      754
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      978
      511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.6%
      ↑47.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43%
      38.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middlewich
      B Saughall, Mollington and Elton
      Violent Crime
      486 ↑6%
      291 ↑26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓37%
      76 ↑43%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑2%
      54 ↑38%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓33%
      30 ↑11%
      Burglary
      27 ↑8%
      30 ↑131%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↑69%
      55 ↑57%
      Drugs
      53 ↑121%
      32 ↑113%
      Public Order
      142 ↑31%
      84 ↑33%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      2
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑45%
      76 ↑322%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      9 ↑125%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓5%
      14 ↑40%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Middlewich safer than Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Middlewich has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,091 crimes in the last 12 months. Saughall, Mollington and Elton has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 754 crimes. Saughall, Mollington and Elton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Middlewich vs Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Middlewich shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Saughall, Mollington and Elton shows +47.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Middlewich and Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      In Middlewich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (486 incidents). In Saughall, Mollington and Elton, it is Violent Crime (291 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Middlewich and Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Middlewich recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Saughall, Mollington and Elton 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 Middlewich vs Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Violent crime in Middlewich totalled 486 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 291 in Saughall, Mollington and Elton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Middlewich and Saughall, Mollington and Elton 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%). Saughall, Mollington and Elton recorded 511 crimes previously (now 754, +47.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middlewich and Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      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 Saughall, Mollington and Elton has 38.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middlewich and Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      Middlewich falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Saughall, Mollington and Elton 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 Saughall, Mollington and Elton?

      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 Saughall, Mollington and Elton on a crime map?

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

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