Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 40 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere Port in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 40, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Vehicle crime (4), while Ellesmere Port has more Public order (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13). 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, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 40 vs 166 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime while Ellesmere Port had more Public order and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 166).