Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH43 · Wirral
138
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH44 · Wirral
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 138 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.
Wallasey recorded notably higher crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 — 328 vs 138 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Wallasey has more Criminal damage & arson (51). 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 Wallasey — 138 vs 328 incidents. That is 58% fewer crimes. Wallasey is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Wallasey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (138 vs 328).