Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH60 · Wirral
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heswall has less crime — 40 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded notably higher crime than Heswall in February 2026 — 83 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Heswall has more Other theft (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, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 40 vs 83 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Heswall 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 Heswall had more Other theft. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 83).