Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW11 · Cheshire East
91
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 83 vs 91 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead and Sandbach recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 83 and 91 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13), while Sandbach has more Other theft (8). 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, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Sandbach — 83 vs 91 incidents. That is 9% fewer crimes. Birkenhead 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 Sandbach had more Other theft. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (83 vs 91).