Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH6 · Flintshire
130
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Flint has less crime — 130 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port saw somewhat more crime than Flint in April 2026 (166 vs 130 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Flint has more Anti-social behaviour (29) and Shoplifting (23). 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, Flint recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 130 vs 166 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Flint had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Flint recorded fewer total crimes (130 vs 166).