Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH61 · Wirral
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Heswall has less crime — 30 vs 68 incidents in April 2026.
Birkenhead recorded notably higher crime than Heswall in April 2026 — 68 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Heswall has more Drugs (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, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 30 vs 68 incidents. That is 56% fewer crimes. Heswall 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 Heswall had more Drugs. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 68).