Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH6 · Flintshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Flint has less crime — 106 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Congleton saw somewhat more crime than Flint in February 2026 (148 vs 106 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Public order (23), while Flint has more Shoplifting (35). 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, Flint recorded fewer crimes than Congleton — 106 vs 148 incidents. That is 28% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Public order while Flint had more Shoplifting. Overall, Flint recorded fewer total crimes (106 vs 148).