Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH1 · Cheshire West and Chester
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
303
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Chester has less crime — 273 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.
Chester and Ellesmere Port recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 273 and 303 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Ellesmere Port has more Drugs (16). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Chester recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 273 vs 303 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chester saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ellesmere Port had more Drugs. Overall, Chester recorded fewer total crimes (273 vs 303).