Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CH4 · Flintshire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 24 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Saltney in April 2026 — 311 incidents compared to 24, a 13.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (40) and Anti-social behaviour (26), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (8) and Other theft (4). Ellesmere Port sits above the national average for recorded crime while Saltney is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 24 vs 311 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Saltney 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 Saltney had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 311).