Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Crewe has less crime — 135 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe and Ellesmere Port recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 135 and 141 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (28), 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, Crewe recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 135 vs 141 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.
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, Crewe recorded fewer total crimes (135 vs 141).