Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA8 · Halton
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 273 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood saw somewhat more crime than Runcorn in February 2026 (338 vs 273 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32), while Runcorn has more Anti-social behaviour (33). 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 February 2026 Police data, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 273 vs 338 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Runcorn had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (273 vs 338).