Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 32 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.
Northwich recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 110 incidents compared to 32, a 3.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Public order (3), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (18) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Northwich — 32 vs 110 incidents. That is 71% 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 Northwich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 110).