Middlewich Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,469 residents, the 79 reported crimes in January 2025 equate to one crime for every 183 residents. This places Middlewich at 5.5 crimes per 1,000 people, 22.5% below the UK average of 7.1. The crime profile shows a stark contrast to national trends, with violent crimes accounting for 63.3% of all incidents—over double the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage follow, both significantly below UK rates. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall—may contribute to the shift in crime patterns. Typically, January sees a dip in outdoor crimes, yet violent offences surged sharply, suggesting factors beyond seasonal trends at play. The area’s character as a built-up district within Cheshire East, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely influences the prevalence of violence and property crimes. While property crime remains relatively low (15 incidents), the dominance of violent crime highlights the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas. The data also shows shoplifting and burglary rates well below UK averages, possibly reflecting the area’s smaller retail footprint and lower population density compared to major urban centres.

Violent crimes in Middlewich rose by 138.1% from December 2024, jumping from 21 to 50 incidents—a stark increase that outpaces the UK average for this category by 39%. This surge, despite the post-holiday lull typically seen in January, may be linked to unseasonal factors such as colder weather or shifts in community activity. Possession of weapons also doubled, with two reported cases compared to zero in the previous month, while drug-related crimes increased by 100% from one to two incidents. Conversely, other crime categories saw marked declines: other crime dropped by 75%, public order offences fell by 42.9%, and shoplifting decreased by 40%. The drop in anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 6.3% of total crimes) and public order offences (4 incidents, 5.1% of total) both sit 59% and 35% below UK averages respectively, suggesting effective local policing or community initiatives. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime in Middlewich, where violent incidents now dominate the landscape but property crimes remain subdued compared to national benchmarks.

The crime rate in January 2025 (5.5 per 1,000 residents) represents a 38.6% increase from December 2024’s rate of 3.9. This monthly jump, while significant, still keeps Middlewich well below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day—roughly one every 10 hours. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 183 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the local population. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK’s average, which typically sees one crime for every 140 residents. The contrast is even more pronounced in specific categories: shoplifting in Middlewich was 68% below the UK average, and burglary was 33% below. These figures suggest that the area’s smaller size and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain crimes. However, the sharp rise in violent offences complicates this narrative, indicating that factors unique to Middlewich—such as local demographics or seasonal disruptions—could be influencing the crime picture. Residents should note that while the overall rate remains low, the spike in violence warrants attention from local authorities.