Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 32 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 59 vs 32 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 32 vs 59 incidents. That is 46% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ellesmere Port had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 59).