Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 311 incidents compared to 18, a 17.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (40) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Holmes Chapel has more Other theft (4) and Burglary (2). Ellesmere Port sits above the national average for recorded crime while Holmes Chapel is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 18 vs 311 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Holmes Chapel had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 311).