Birchwood vs Crosby — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birchwood

WA1 · Warrington

390

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences169
  • Public order46
  • Anti-social behaviour35

Crosby

L23 · Liverpool

156

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences53
  • Shoplifting31
  • Anti-social behaviour21

Crosby has less crime — 156 vs 390 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birchwood recorded substantially more crime than Crosby in April 2026 — 390 incidents compared to 156, a 2.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (46), while Crosby has more Shoplifting (31). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birchwood or Crosby safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Crosby recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 156 vs 390 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Birchwood and Crosby?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Public order while Crosby had more Shoplifting. Overall, Crosby recorded fewer total crimes (156 vs 390).

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