Chester vs Waverton — 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

Waverton

CH3 · Cheshire West and Chester

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Waverton has less crime — 3 vs 193 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Chester recorded substantially more crime than Waverton in April 2026 — 193 incidents compared to 3, a 64.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester sees higher rates of Public order (30) and Shoplifting (17), while Waverton has more Anti-social behaviour (1). 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 Waverton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Waverton recorded fewer crimes than Chester — 3 vs 193 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Waverton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Chester and Waverton?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Chester saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Waverton had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Waverton recorded fewer total crimes (3 vs 193).

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