Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH65 · Cheshire West and Chester
311
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 68 vs 311 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 — 311 incidents compared to 68, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Ellesmere Port has more Public order (40). Birkenhead is below the national average while Ellesmere Port 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 Ellesmere Port — 68 vs 311 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Birkenhead 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 Public order. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 311).