Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH1 · Cheshire West and Chester
273
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 83 vs 273 incidents in February 2026.
Chester recorded substantially more crime than Birkenhead in February 2026 — 273 incidents compared to 83, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11), while Chester has more Public order (27). Birkenhead is below the national average while Chester is above, making Birkenhead the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Chester — 83 vs 273 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Birkenhead is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Chester had more Public order. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 273).