Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW11 · Cheshire East
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 40 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Sandbach recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in April 2026 — 97 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Sandbach has more Public order (13). 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, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Sandbach — 40 vs 97 incidents. That is 59% 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 Sandbach had more Public order. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 97).