Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CW8 · Cheshire West and Chester
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weaverham has less crime — 24 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Congleton recorded substantially more crime than Weaverham in February 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 24, a 6.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Public order (23) and Anti-social behaviour (12), while Weaverham has more Criminal damage & arson (5) and Other crime (2). 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, Weaverham recorded fewer crimes than Congleton — 24 vs 148 incidents. That is 84% fewer crimes. Weaverham 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 Weaverham had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Weaverham recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 148).