Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH4 · Flintshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 30 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Saltney in February 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 30, a 4.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (19), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (6). 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, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 30 vs 140 incidents. That is 79% fewer crimes. Saltney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order while Saltney had more Shoplifting. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 140).