Middlewich vs Hale
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Middlewich vs Hale Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Middlewich safer than Hale?
Middlewich has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,088 crimes in the last 12 months. Hale has a safety score of 94/100 (Very Safe) with 5 crimes. Hale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Middlewich vs Hale?
Middlewich shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hale shows -66.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Middlewich and Hale?
In Middlewich, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (507 incidents). In Hale, it is Violent Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Middlewich and Hale?
Middlewich recorded 65 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hale 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 Hale?
Violent crime in Middlewich totalled 507 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Hale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Middlewich and Hale in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Middlewich recorded 1,031 crimes (now 1,088, a change of +5.5%). Hale recorded 15 crimes previously (now 5, -66.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Middlewich and Hale?
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 23.6% and Hale has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Middlewich and Hale?
Middlewich falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Hale 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 Hale?
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 Hale on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Middlewich and Hale. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.