Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW6 · Cheshire West and Chester
9
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Tarporley has less crime — 9 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Tarporley in February 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 9, a 6.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Tarporley has more Burglary (2). 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, Tarporley recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 9 vs 59 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Tarporley 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 Tarporley had more Burglary. Overall, Tarporley recorded fewer total crimes (9 vs 59).