Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 40 vs 83 incidents in April 2026.
Upton recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in April 2026 — 83 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (4), while Upton has more Drugs (5). 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 Upton — 40 vs 83 incidents. That is 52% 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 Upton had more Drugs. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 83).