Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA1 · Warrington
390
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L36 · Knowsley
242
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hyton has less crime — 242 vs 390 incidents in April 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Hyton in April 2026 — 390 vs 242 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (46), while Hyton has more Criminal damage & arson (25). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hyton recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 242 vs 390 incidents. That is 38% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Public order while Hyton had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Hyton recorded fewer total crimes (242 vs 390).