Total Crime Rate
55.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sutton Lane area has the 18th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Middlewich , and the 475th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Sutton Lane (CW10 0ER) in the last 12 months was 55.3 per 1,000 residents and was 22.9% lower than the Middlewich average (71.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Vehicle crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 34.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -83.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sutton Lane (CW10 0ER), the main crime hotspot is near Redshaw Close. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Middlewich| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Manor Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Denbigh Crescent | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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