Chester vs Holmes Chapel — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Chester

CH1 · Cheshire West and Chester

193

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Public order30
  • Shoplifting17

Holmes Chapel

CW4 · Cheshire East

18

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences6
  • Other theft4
  • Burglary2

Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 193 incidents compared to 18, a 10.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester sees higher rates of Public order (30) and Shoplifting (17), while Holmes Chapel has more Other theft (4) and Burglary (2). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Chester or Holmes Chapel safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Chester — 18 vs 193 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Chester and Holmes Chapel?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Holmes Chapel had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 193).

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