Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH5 · Flintshire
144
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 144 incidents in April 2026.
Shotton recorded notably higher crime than Upton in April 2026 — 144 vs 83 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shotton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), 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 Shotton — 83 vs 144 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shotton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Upton had more Drugs. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 144).