Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
L29 · Sefton
28
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Sefton has less crime — 28 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood recorded substantially more crime than Sefton in February 2026 — 338 incidents compared to 28, a 12.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32) and Public order (26), while Sefton has more Drugs (3) and Shoplifting (3). Birchwood sits above the national average for recorded crime while Sefton is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Sefton recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 28 vs 338 incidents. That is 92% fewer crimes. Sefton 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 Sefton had more Drugs and Shoplifting. Overall, Sefton recorded fewer total crimes (28 vs 338).