Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
435
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 40 vs 435 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere Port in April 2026 — 435 incidents compared to 40, a 10.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58) and Public order (45), while Ellesmere Port has more Anti-social behaviour (8) and Vehicle crime (4). 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 April 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 40 vs 435 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Ellesmere Port had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 435).