Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH49 · Wirral
131
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH44 · Wirral
302
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 131 vs 302 incidents in February 2026.
Wallasey recorded notably higher crime than Birkenhead in February 2026 — 302 vs 131 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Public order (12), while Wallasey has more Criminal damage & arson (32). 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 — 131 vs 302 incidents. That is 57% 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 Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (131 vs 302).