Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middlewich has less crime — 72 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded notably higher crime than Middlewich in February 2026 — 141 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Middlewich has more Shoplifting (8). 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, Middlewich recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 72 vs 141 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Middlewich is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order while Middlewich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Middlewich recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 141).