Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH1 · Cheshire West and Chester
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 141 vs 273 incidents in February 2026.
Chester recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 273 vs 141 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Chester — 141 vs 273 incidents. That is 48% 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 Ellesmere Port had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 273).