Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH46 · Wirral
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH44 · Wirral
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 95 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.
Wallasey recorded substantially more crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 — 328 incidents compared to 95, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Wallasey has more Criminal damage & arson (51). Birkenhead is below the national average while Wallasey is above, making Birkenhead the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Wallasey — 95 vs 328 incidents. That is 71% 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 Wallasey had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (95 vs 328).