Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA1 · Warrington
405
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
L5 · Liverpool
668
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birchwood has less crime — 405 vs 668 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded notably higher crime than Birchwood in March 2026 — 668 vs 405 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Liverpool has more Drugs (81). 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 March 2026 Police data, Birchwood recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 405 vs 668 incidents. That is 39% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Liverpool had more Drugs. Overall, Birchwood recorded fewer total crimes (405 vs 668).