Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH1 · Cheshire West and Chester
193
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 83 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.
Chester recorded notably higher crime than Upton in April 2026 — 193 vs 83 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester sees higher rates of Public order (30) and Shoplifting (17), while Upton has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Drugs (5). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Chester — 83 vs 193 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Upton had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 193).