Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 40 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded notably higher crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 40 vs 18 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (8) and Vehicle crime (4), while Holmes Chapel has more Other theft (4) and Burglary (2). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 18 vs 40 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 40).