Shotton vs Waverton — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Shotton

CH5 · Flintshire

144

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Shoplifting14

Waverton

CH3 · Cheshire West and Chester

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Waverton has less crime — 3 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Shotton recorded substantially more crime than Waverton in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 3, a 48.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Shotton records significantly more (50 vs 2 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Shotton or Waverton safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Waverton recorded fewer crimes than Shotton — 3 vs 144 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Waverton is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Shotton and Waverton?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Shotton recorded 50 incidents of this type vs 2 in Waverton. Overall, Waverton had fewer total crimes (3 vs 144).

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