Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 83 incidents in April 2026.
Upton recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 18, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holmes Chapel sees higher rates of Other theft (4) and Burglary (2), while Upton has more Anti-social behaviour (16) and Drugs (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Upton — 18 vs 83 incidents. That is 78% 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 Upton had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 83).