Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
165
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Congleton has less crime — 165 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Congleton and Ellesmere Port recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 165 and 166 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (13). 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, Congleton recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 165 vs 166 incidents. That is 1% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Ellesmere Port had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Congleton recorded fewer total crimes (165 vs 166).