Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH41 · Wirral
483
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CH43 · Wirral
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 140 vs 483 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Birkenhead in February 2026 — 483 incidents compared to 140, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Public order (50) and Anti-social behaviour (49), while Birkenhead has more Shoplifting (14) and Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 140 vs 483 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Birkenhead is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Public order and Anti-social behaviour while Birkenhead had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (140 vs 483).