Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH6 · Flintshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 40 vs 130 incidents in April 2026.
Flint recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere Port in April 2026 — 130 incidents compared to 40, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Flint has more Shoplifting (23). 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 Flint — 40 vs 130 incidents. That is 69% 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 Vehicle crime while Flint had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 130).