Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA16 · Cheshire East
44
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Knutsford has less crime — 44 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood recorded substantially more crime than Knutsford in February 2026 — 338 incidents compared to 44, a 7.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32) and Public order (26), 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 338 incidents. That is 87% 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 Vehicle crime and Public order while Knutsford had more Shoplifting and Drugs. Overall, Knutsford recorded fewer total crimes (44 vs 338).