Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW4 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH3 · Cheshire West and Chester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waverton has less crime — 4 vs 17 incidents in February 2026.
Holmes Chapel recorded substantially more crime than Waverton in February 2026 — 17 incidents compared to 4, a 4.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Holmes Chapel sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Drugs (1), while Waverton has more Burglary (2) and Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Waverton recorded fewer crimes than Holmes Chapel — 4 vs 17 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Waverton 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 Waverton had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Waverton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 17).