Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
68
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW11 · Cheshire East
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 68 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Sandbach saw somewhat more crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 (97 vs 68 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (23), while Sandbach has more Public order (13). 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, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Sandbach — 68 vs 97 incidents. That is 30% 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 Sandbach had more Public order. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (68 vs 97).