Crewe East vs Ellesmere Port Town

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Crewe East Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      10/100
      Ellesmere Port Town Cheshire Constabulary

      Crewe East vs Ellesmere Port Town Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Crewe East
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,169 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.3% trend
      32.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      10/100
      High Crime
      Ellesmere Port Town
      Cheshire Constabulary
      2,302 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      36.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crewe East
      B Ellesmere Port Town
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      10/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,169
      2,302
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,759
      2,428
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.3%
      ↓5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      36.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crewe East
      B Ellesmere Port Town
      Violent Crime
      890 ↑19%
      925 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      165 ↑20%
      195 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      131 ↑31%
      127 ↓3%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓2%
      35 ↓20%
      Burglary
      43 ↓22%
      42 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      144 ↑22%
      155 ↓1%
      Drugs
      107 ↑224%
      70 ↑23%
      Public Order
      208 ↑37%
      239 ↓10%
      Robbery
      20 ↑300%
      15 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      301 ↑6%
      400 ↑25%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑100%
      8 ↓56%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑67%
      16 ↓36%
      Possession of Weapons
      27 ↑170%
      24 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑8%
      51 ↓11%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ellesmere Port Town is the safer choice — scoring 10/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crewe East safer than Ellesmere Port Town?

      Crewe East has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,169 crimes in the last 12 months. Ellesmere Port Town has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 2,302 crimes. Ellesmere Port Town scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crewe East vs Ellesmere Port Town?

      Crewe East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Ellesmere Port Town shows -5.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crewe East and Ellesmere Port Town?

      In Crewe East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (890 incidents). In Ellesmere Port Town, it is Violent Crime (925 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crewe East and Ellesmere Port Town?

      Crewe East recorded 165 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ellesmere Port Town recorded 195. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Crewe East vs Ellesmere Port Town?

      Violent crime in Crewe East totalled 890 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 925 in Ellesmere Port Town. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crewe East and Ellesmere Port Town in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crewe East recorded 1,759 crimes (now 2,169, a change of +23.3%). Ellesmere Port Town recorded 2,428 crimes previously (now 2,302, -5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crewe East and Ellesmere Port Town?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Crewe East has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Ellesmere Port Town has 36.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crewe East and Ellesmere Port Town?

      Crewe East falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Ellesmere Port Town is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Crewe East and Ellesmere Port Town?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Crewe East or Ellesmere Port Town on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crewe East and Ellesmere Port Town. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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