Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH46 · Wirral
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH49 · Wirral
120
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 95 vs 120 incidents in April 2026.
Birkenhead saw somewhat more crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 (120 vs 95 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Birkenhead has more 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 April 2026 Police data, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 95 vs 120 incidents. That is 21% 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 Public order while Birkenhead had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 120).