Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW4 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 17 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Middlewich recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in February 2026 — 72 incidents compared to 17, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holmes Chapel sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Drugs (1), while Middlewich has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Middlewich — 17 vs 72 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Holmes Chapel saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Middlewich had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 72).