Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 83 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Northwich recorded notably higher crime than Upton in April 2026 — 162 vs 83 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Northwich sees higher rates of Shoplifting (24), while Upton has more Drugs (5). 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, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Northwich — 83 vs 162 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Northwich saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Drugs. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 162).