Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH46 · Wirral
124
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH44 · Wirral
302
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 124 vs 302 incidents in February 2026.
Wallasey recorded notably higher crime than Birkenhead in February 2026 — 302 vs 124 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Wallasey has more Anti-social behaviour (34). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Wallasey — 124 vs 302 incidents. That is 59% fewer crimes. Wallasey is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Public order while Wallasey had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (124 vs 302).