Total Crime Rate
16.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Laurel Close area has the 5th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Middlewich , and the 228th lowest crime rate of 1,268 local areas in Cheshire East .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Laurel Close (CW10 9QL) in the last 12 months was 16.8 per 1,000 residents and was 76.6% 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 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2023. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -59.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Laurel Close (CW10 9QL), the main crime hotspot is near Chester Road. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 3 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 | Chester Road | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Canalside Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Westminster Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
StreetScan crime figures are based on official UK open data:
Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. © Crown copyright and database right.