Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA1 · Warrington
405
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
L9 · Liverpool
425
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
Birchwood has less crime — 405 vs 425 incidents in March 2026.
Birchwood and Liverpool recorded very similar overall crime levels in March 2026 — 405 and 425 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Shoplifting (31), while Liverpool has more Criminal damage & arson (34). 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 425 incidents. That is 5% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birchwood recorded fewer total crimes (405 vs 425).