Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
435
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 311 vs 435 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe saw somewhat more crime than Ellesmere Port in April 2026 (435 vs 311 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (58), while Ellesmere Port has more Anti-social behaviour (26). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 311 vs 435 incidents. That is 29% fewer crimes. Crewe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ellesmere Port had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (311 vs 435).