Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Northwich recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 18, a 9.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holmes Chapel sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Burglary (2), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (24) and Anti-social behaviour (22). 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 Northwich — 18 vs 162 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, Holmes Chapel saw higher rates of Other theft and Burglary while Northwich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 162).