Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
303
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH4 · Flintshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 30 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Saltney in February 2026 — 303 incidents compared to 30, a 10.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (43) and Drugs (16), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 February 2026 Police data, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 30 vs 303 incidents. That is 90% fewer crimes. Saltney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Saltney had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 303).