Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 53 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.
Northwich recorded notably higher crime than Upton in February 2026 — 110 vs 53 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (18), while Upton has more Other theft (5). 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, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Northwich — 53 vs 110 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Northwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Other theft. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 110).