Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW12 · Cheshire East
148
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 53 vs 148 incidents in February 2026.
Congleton recorded substantially more crime than Upton in February 2026 — 148 incidents compared to 53, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Congleton sees higher rates of Public order (23), while Upton has more Other theft (5). 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, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Congleton — 53 vs 148 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Congleton saw higher rates of Public order while Upton had more Other theft. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 148).