Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH5 · Flintshire
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CW7 · Cheshire West and Chester
187
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Shotton has less crime — 144 vs 187 incidents in April 2026.
Winsford saw somewhat more crime than Shotton in April 2026 (187 vs 144 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shotton sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14), while Winsford has more Public order (25). 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, Shotton recorded fewer crimes than Winsford — 144 vs 187 incidents. That is 23% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shotton saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Winsford had more Public order. Overall, Shotton recorded fewer total crimes (144 vs 187).