Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA1 · Warrington
377
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA16 · Cheshire East
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Knutsford has less crime — 44 vs 377 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in February 2026 — 377 incidents compared to 44, a 8.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (40) and Anti-social behaviour (39), while Knutsford has more Shoplifting (6) and Drugs (4). Birchwood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Knutsford is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Knutsford recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 44 vs 377 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Knutsford is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Knutsford had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 377).