Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
135
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH4 · Flintshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 30 vs 135 incidents in February 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Saltney in February 2026 — 135 incidents compared to 30, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (28) and Public order (14), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (6) and 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, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 30 vs 135 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Saltney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Saltney had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 135).