Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
141
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 53 vs 141 incidents in February 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Upton in February 2026 — 141 incidents compared to 53, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (19) and Criminal damage & arson (14), while Upton has more Other theft (5) and Anti-social behaviour (4). 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, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 53 vs 141 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Upton 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Upton had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 141).