Safest Areas in Cheshire West and Chester 2026

Based on April 2026 Police data, Frodsham (WA6) recorded the lowest crime rate in Cheshire West and Chester, with 2 incidents. At the other end of the scale, Ellesmere Port (CH65) recorded 311 crimes in the same period — more than 155x the crime count of the safest area. The 12 postcode areas analysed in Cheshire West and Chester span both ends of the spectrum — some well below and others well above the national crime benchmark. Even in the safest area, anti-social behaviour is the most commonly recorded crime type.

Top 20 Safest Areas

1
Anti-social behaviour
2
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
3
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
9
crimes
4
Malpas SY14
Public order
19
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
36
crimes
6
Violence & sexual offences
40
crimes
7
Upton CH2
Violence & sexual offences
83
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
162
crimes
9
Violence & sexual offences
166
crimes
10
Violence & sexual offences
187
crimes
11
Violence & sexual offences
193
crimes
12
Violence & sexual offences
311
crimes

20 Areas with Highest Crime

1
Violence & sexual offences
311
crimes
2
Violence & sexual offences
193
crimes
3
Violence & sexual offences
187
crimes
4
Violence & sexual offences
166
crimes
5
Violence & sexual offences
162
crimes
6
Upton CH2
Violence & sexual offences
83
crimes
7
Violence & sexual offences
40
crimes
8
Violence & sexual offences
36
crimes
9
Malpas SY14
Public order
19
crimes
10
Violence & sexual offences
9
crimes
11
Violence & sexual offences
3
crimes
12
Anti-social behaviour
2
crimes

Frequently asked questions

What is the safest area in Cheshire West and Chester?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Frodsham (WA6) is the safest area in Cheshire West and Chester, recording 2 crimes — 98% fewer than the average across the 12 areas analysed. Anti-social behaviour was the most common crime type even in this safest area.

What is the most dangerous area in Cheshire West and Chester?

Ellesmere Port (CH65) recorded the most crime in Cheshire West and Chester in April 2026, with 311 incidents. Violence & sexual offences was the dominant crime type. Full 24-month trend reports for this area are available from £4.99.

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