Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CW8 · Cheshire West and Chester
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Weaverham has less crime — 36 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Weaverham in April 2026 — 311 incidents compared to 36, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (26), while Weaverham has more Burglary (2). Ellesmere Port sits above the national average for recorded crime while Weaverham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Weaverham recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 36 vs 311 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Weaverham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Weaverham had more Burglary. Overall, Weaverham recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 311).