Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW1 · Cheshire East
435
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CH6 · Flintshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Flint has less crime — 130 vs 435 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Flint in April 2026 — 435 incidents compared to 130, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Public order (45), while Flint has more Anti-social behaviour (29). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Flint recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 130 vs 435 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Crewe is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Public order while Flint had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Flint recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 435).