Birkenhead vs Saltney — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Birkenhead

CH62 · Wirral

68

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting23
  • Violence & sexual offences17
  • Anti-social behaviour7

Saltney

CH4 · Flintshire

24

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting8
  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft4

Saltney has less crime — 24 vs 68 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Saltney in April 2026 — 68 incidents compared to 24, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (7), while Saltney has more Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Birkenhead or Saltney safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 24 vs 68 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Saltney is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Birkenhead and Saltney?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Saltney had more Other theft. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 68).

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