Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
303
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Northwich has less crime — 110 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Northwich in February 2026 — 303 incidents compared to 110, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (43) and Drugs (16), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (18) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Northwich recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 110 vs 303 incidents. That is 64% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Northwich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Northwich recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 303).