Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW6 · Cheshire West and Chester
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tarporley has less crime — 9 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Middlewich recorded substantially more crime than Tarporley in February 2026 — 72 incidents compared to 9, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Middlewich sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8), while Tarporley has more Public order (3) and Burglary (2). 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, Tarporley recorded fewer crimes than Middlewich — 9 vs 72 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Tarporley 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 Tarporley had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Tarporley recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 72).