Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH60 · Wirral
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 32 vs 40 incidents in February 2026.
Heswall saw somewhat more crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 (40 vs 32 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Public order (3), while Heswall has more Anti-social behaviour (12) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Heswall — 32 vs 40 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Heswall had more Anti-social behaviour and Other theft. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 40).