Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH3 · Cheshire West and Chester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waverton has less crime — 4 vs 32 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Waverton in February 2026 — 32 incidents compared to 4, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Public order (3), while Waverton has more Burglary (2) and Other theft (1). 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, Waverton recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 4 vs 32 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Waverton 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 Waverton had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Waverton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 32).