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.
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.
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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