Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW2 · Cheshire East
159
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH4 · Flintshire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 24 vs 159 incidents in April 2026.
Crewe recorded substantially more crime than Saltney in April 2026 — 159 incidents compared to 24, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Crewe sees higher rates of Drugs (16) and Public order (16), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (8) and Other theft (4). 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, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Crewe — 24 vs 159 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Saltney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Crewe saw higher rates of Drugs and Public order while Saltney had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 159).