Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH1 · Cheshire West and Chester
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 32 vs 273 incidents in February 2026.
Chester recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 32, a 8.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Chester sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ellesmere Port is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Chester — 32 vs 273 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ellesmere Port had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 273).