Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH42 · Wirral
346
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CH46 · Wirral
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 95 vs 346 incidents in April 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 — 346 incidents compared to 95, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (35), while Birkenhead has more Public order (12). Birkenhead sits above the national average for recorded crime while Birkenhead is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 95 vs 346 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Birkenhead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Birkenhead had more Public order. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 346).