Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
354
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 141 vs 354 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 354 incidents compared to 141, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Shoplifting (40), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (14). 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, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 141 vs 354 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Crewe is above the national average.
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 (141 vs 354).