Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH4 · Flintshire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 24 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Saltney in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 24, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11) and Anti-social behaviour (8), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (8) 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 April 2026 Police data, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 24 vs 80 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Saltney 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 Saltney had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 80).