Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH5 · Flintshire
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CW8 · Cheshire West and Chester
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Weaverham has less crime — 36 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Shotton recorded substantially more crime than Weaverham in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 36, a 4.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shotton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (34) and Shoplifting (14), while Weaverham has more Public order (4) and Burglary (2). 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, Weaverham recorded fewer crimes than Shotton — 36 vs 144 incidents. That is 75% fewer crimes. Weaverham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shotton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Weaverham had more Public order and Burglary. Overall, Weaverham recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 144).