Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH61 · Wirral
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heswall has less crime — 34 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded notably higher crime than Heswall in February 2026 — 83 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Anti-social behaviour (11), while Heswall has more Other crime (5) and 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 — 34 vs 83 incidents. That is 59% 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Heswall had more Other crime and Other theft. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 83).