Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 32 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Middlewich recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 72 vs 32 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (3), while Middlewich has more Shoplifting (8). 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 Middlewich — 32 vs 72 incidents. That is 56% 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 Public order while Middlewich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 72).