Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH43 · Wirral
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH46 · Wirral
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 95 vs 138 incidents in April 2026.
Birkenhead saw somewhat more crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 (138 vs 95 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Birkenhead has more Public order (12). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 95 vs 138 incidents. That is 31% 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 Vehicle crime while Birkenhead had more Public order. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 138).