Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH6 · Flintshire
106
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 83 vs 106 incidents in February 2026.
Flint saw somewhat more crime than Birkenhead in February 2026 (106 vs 83 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Flint — 83 vs 106 incidents. That is 22% fewer crimes. Birkenhead is also below the national average for crime.
In February 2026, Birkenhead's top crime category was Violence & sexual offences (46 incidents) while Flint's was Shoplifting (35 incidents). The full reports provide a 24-month breakdown across all categories.