Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 17 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in February 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 17, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Holmes Chapel has more Drugs (1). 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, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 17 vs 59 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel had more Drugs. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 59).