Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH1 · Cheshire West and Chester
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 53 vs 273 incidents in February 2026.
Chester recorded substantially more crime than Upton in February 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 53, a 5.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Chester sees higher rates of Public order (27) and Shoplifting (24), while Upton has more Other theft (5) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Chester sits above the national average for recorded crime while Upton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Chester — 53 vs 273 incidents. That is 81% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Chester saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Upton had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 273).