Total Crime Rate
126.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Waters Edge Mews area has the 9th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Middlewich , and the 157th highest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Waters Edge Mews (CW10 0GL) in the last 12 months was 126.8 per 1,000 residents and was 76.7% higher 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 266.7% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -54.5% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 16 (≈ 58.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 166.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -84.7% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Waters Edge Mews (CW10 0GL), the main crime hotspot is near Civic Way. Police recorded 39 crimes here, including 31 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 | Public order | Canal Terrace | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St Anne'S Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maidenhills | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Civic Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Orchard Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Maidenhills | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Anne'S Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | St Anne'S Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Manor Fields | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Civic Way | Under investigation |
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