Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 32 vs 135 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 32, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (28), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 — 32 vs 135 incidents. That is 76% 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 Drugs while Ellesmere Port had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 135).