Middlewich vs Altrincham East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Middlewich Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Altrincham East Greater Manchester Police

      Middlewich vs Altrincham East Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Middlewich
      Cheshire Constabulary
      1,100 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.8% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Altrincham East
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓71.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Middlewich
      B Altrincham East
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,100
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      984
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.8%
      ↓71.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Middlewich
      B Altrincham East
      Violent Crime
      492 ↑4%
      2 ↑100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓28%
      0
      Other Theft
      57 ↑21%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      27 ↑17%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↑32%
      0
      Drugs
      61 ↑135%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      143 ↑36%
      0
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Shoplifting
      81 ↑42%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑180%
      0
      Other Crime
      38 ↓12%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Altrincham East is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 5/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Middlewich safer than Altrincham East?

      Middlewich has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,100 crimes in the last 12 months. Altrincham East has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Altrincham East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Middlewich vs Altrincham East?

      Middlewich shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Altrincham East shows -71.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Middlewich and Altrincham East?

      In Middlewich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (492 incidents). In Altrincham East, it is Violent Crime (2 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Middlewich and Altrincham East?

      Middlewich recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Altrincham East recorded 0. 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 Altrincham East?

      Violent crime in Middlewich totalled 492 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Altrincham East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Middlewich and Altrincham East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Middlewich recorded 984 crimes (now 1,100, a change of +11.8%). Altrincham East recorded 7 crimes previously (now 2, -71.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middlewich and Altrincham East?

      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 20.4% and Altrincham East has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Middlewich and Altrincham East?

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

      What data is used to compare Middlewich and Altrincham East?

      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 Altrincham East on a crime map?

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

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