Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
354
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 32 vs 354 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 32, a 11.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (40), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Crewe sits above the national average for recorded crime while Ellesmere Port is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 32 vs 354 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ellesmere Port had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 354).