Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW4 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 17 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.
Northwich recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in February 2026 — 110 incidents compared to 17, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holmes Chapel sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Drugs (1), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (18) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Northwich — 17 vs 110 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Holmes Chapel saw higher rates of Public order and Drugs while Northwich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 110).