Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
40
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 40 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Birkenhead recorded notably higher crime than Ellesmere Port in April 2026 — 80 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Ellesmere Port has more Vehicle crime (4). 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, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 40 vs 80 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Ellesmere Port had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 80).