Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH7 · Flintshire
121
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 68 vs 121 incidents in April 2026.
Mold recorded notably higher crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 — 121 vs 68 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Mold has more Criminal damage & arson (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Mold — 68 vs 121 incidents. That is 44% 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 Mold had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 121).