Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH5 · Flintshire
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Shotton recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 18, a 8.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holmes Chapel sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Burglary (2), while Shotton has more Anti-social behaviour (34) and Shoplifting (14). 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 Shotton — 18 vs 144 incidents. That is 88% 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 Shotton had more Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 144).