Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 166 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in April 2026 — 311 vs 166 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (13). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 166 vs 311 incidents. That is 47% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Ellesmere Port had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (166 vs 311).