Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW5 · Cheshire East
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH4 · Flintshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 30 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Nantwich recorded substantially more crime than Saltney in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 30, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nantwich sees higher rates of Public order (16) and Anti-social behaviour (15), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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 Nantwich — 30 vs 126 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Saltney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Nantwich saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Saltney had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 126).