Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 18, a 9.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Holmes Chapel has more Other theft (4) and Burglary (2). 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, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 18 vs 166 incidents. That is 89% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel 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 Criminal damage & arson while Holmes Chapel had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 166).