Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
53
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Upton has less crime — 53 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead and Upton recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 59 and 53 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11) and Public order (7), while Upton has more Other theft (5) and Anti-social behaviour (4). 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, Upton recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 53 vs 59 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Upton is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Upton had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Upton recorded fewer total crimes (53 vs 59).