Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Northwich has less crime — 162 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded notably higher crime than Northwich in April 2026 — 311 vs 162 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (40), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (24). 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, Northwich recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 162 vs 311 incidents. That is 48% 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 Public order while Northwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Northwich recorded fewer total crimes (162 vs 311).