Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH3 · Cheshire West and Chester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waverton has less crime — 4 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Congleton recorded substantially more crime than Waverton in February 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 4, a 37.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Public order (23) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Waverton has more Burglary (2) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Waverton recorded fewer crimes than Congleton — 4 vs 148 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Waverton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Waverton had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Waverton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 148).