Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH5 · Flintshire
132
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Northwich has less crime — 110 vs 132 incidents in February 2026.
Shotton saw somewhat more crime than Northwich in February 2026 (132 vs 110 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Shotton has more Public order (13). 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, Northwich recorded fewer crimes than Shotton — 110 vs 132 incidents. That is 17% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Northwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Shotton had more Public order. Overall, Northwich recorded fewer total crimes (110 vs 132).