Total Crime Rate
16.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Canalside Way 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 Canalside Way (CW10 9RH) 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 Canalside Way (CW10 9RH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chester Road, where police recorded 6 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Ravenscroft Close (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
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 |
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