Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH61 · Wirral
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heswall has less crime — 34 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded notably higher crime than Heswall in February 2026 — 59 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11) and Public order (7), while Heswall has more Other crime (5) and Other theft (4). 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, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 34 vs 59 incidents. That is 42% fewer crimes. Heswall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Heswall had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 59).