Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 40 vs 68 incidents in April 2026.
Birkenhead recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in April 2026 — 68 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Ellesmere Port has more Vehicle crime (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 40 vs 68 incidents. That is 41% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Ellesmere Port had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 68).