Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
303
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 141 vs 303 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 303 vs 141 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Drugs (16), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 141 vs 303 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Drugs while Ellesmere Port had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (141 vs 303).