Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 18, a 4.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Holmes Chapel has more Other theft (4) and Burglary (2). 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, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 18 vs 80 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel 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 and Anti-social behaviour while Holmes Chapel had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 80).