Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH5 · Flintshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Middlewich has less crime — 72 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Shotton recorded notably higher crime than Middlewich in February 2026 — 132 vs 72 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlewich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Shotton has more Anti-social behaviour (27) and Public order (13). 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 Shotton — 72 vs 132 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Middlewich is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Middlewich saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting while Shotton had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Middlewich recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 132).