Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 17 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in February 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 17, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Anti-social behaviour (11), while Holmes Chapel has more Public order (4) and Drugs (1). 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, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 17 vs 83 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel 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 Holmes Chapel had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 83).