Middlewich vs Sutton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Middlewich Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Sutton Cheshire Constabulary

      Middlewich vs Sutton Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Middlewich
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,091 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.6% trend
      43% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sutton
      Cheshire Constabulary
      703 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.2% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Middlewich
      B Sutton
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,091
      703
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      978
      540
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.6%
      ↑30.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      43%
      28.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middlewich
      B Sutton
      Violent Crime
      486 ↑6%
      347 ↑20%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓37%
      43 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      57 ↑2%
      44 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓33%
      37 ↑517%
      Burglary
      27 ↑8%
      21 ↑75%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      93 ↑69%
      55 ↑45%
      Drugs
      53 ↑121%
      14 ↑17%
      Public Order
      142 ↑31%
      92 ↑67%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑45%
      28 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑25%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑67%
      6 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      38 ↓5%
      11 ↑10%
      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 Sutton?

      Middlewich has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,091 crimes in the last 12 months. Sutton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 703 crimes. Sutton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Middlewich vs Sutton?

      Middlewich shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sutton shows +30.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Middlewich and Sutton?

      In Middlewich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (486 incidents). In Sutton, it is Violent Crime (347 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Middlewich and Sutton?

      Middlewich recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sutton recorded 43. 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 Sutton?

      Violent crime in Middlewich totalled 486 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 347 in Sutton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Middlewich and Sutton 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%). Sutton recorded 540 crimes previously (now 703, +30.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middlewich and Sutton?

      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 Sutton has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middlewich and Sutton?

      Middlewich falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Sutton 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 Sutton?

      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 Sutton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Middlewich and Sutton. 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.