Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH1 · Cheshire West and Chester
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CW2 · Cheshire East
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crewe has less crime — 135 vs 273 incidents in February 2026.
Chester recorded notably higher crime than Crewe in February 2026 — 273 vs 135 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Crewe has more Drugs (28). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Crewe recorded fewer crimes than Chester — 135 vs 273 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Chester is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Crewe had more Drugs. Overall, Crewe recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 273).