Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
165
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 165 incidents in April 2026.
Congleton recorded notably higher crime than Upton in April 2026 — 165 vs 83 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Public order (21), while Upton has more 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 Congleton — 83 vs 165 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Public order while Upton had more Drugs. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 165).