Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CW5 · Cheshire East
126
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 126 incidents in February 2026.
Nantwich recorded notably higher crime than Upton in February 2026 — 126 vs 53 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nantwich sees higher rates of Public order (16), while Upton has more Other theft (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, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Nantwich — 53 vs 126 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Upton 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 while Upton had more Other theft. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 126).