Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Crewe has less crime — 159 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded notably higher crime than Crewe in April 2026 — 311 vs 159 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (16), while Ellesmere Port has more Anti-social behaviour (26). 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, Crewe recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 159 vs 311 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Drugs while Ellesmere Port had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Crewe recorded fewer total crimes (159 vs 311).