Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
303
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Congleton has less crime — 148 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded notably higher crime than Congleton in February 2026 — 303 vs 148 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12), while Ellesmere Port has more Drugs (16). 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, Congleton recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 148 vs 303 incidents. That is 51% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Ellesmere Port had more Drugs. Overall, Congleton recorded fewer total crimes (148 vs 303).