Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
320
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
L17 · Liverpool
293
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liverpool has less crime — 293 vs 320 incidents in April 2026.
Birchwood and Liverpool recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 320 and 293 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Public order (34) and Criminal damage & arson (32), while Liverpool has more Vehicle crime (28) and Anti-social behaviour (27). 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, Liverpool recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 293 vs 320 incidents. That is 8% 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 and Criminal damage & arson while Liverpool had more Vehicle crime and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Liverpool recorded fewer total crimes (293 vs 320).