Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 32 vs 53 incidents in February 2026.
Upton recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 53 vs 32 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Public order (3), while Upton has more Other theft (5) and Anti-social behaviour (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Upton — 32 vs 53 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson and Public order while Upton had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 53).