Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH46 · Wirral
95
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH45 · Wirral
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 95 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Wallasey recorded notably higher crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 — 236 vs 95 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Wallasey records significantly more (108 vs 44 incidents). 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 236 incidents. That is 60% fewer crimes. Birkenhead is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Birkenhead recorded 44 incidents of this type vs 108 in Wallasey. Overall, Birkenhead had fewer total crimes (95 vs 236).