Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH49 · Wirral
120
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH45 · Wirral
236
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 120 vs 236 incidents in April 2026.
Wallasey recorded notably higher crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 — 236 vs 120 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (14), while Wallasey has more Public order (26). 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 Wallasey — 120 vs 236 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Wallasey is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Wallasey had more Public order. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (120 vs 236).