Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW11 · Cheshire East
97
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 80 vs 97 incidents in April 2026.
Sandbach saw somewhat more crime than Birkenhead in April 2026 (97 vs 80 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Sandbach has more Public order (13). 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, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Sandbach — 80 vs 97 incidents. That is 18% fewer crimes. Birkenhead 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 while Sandbach had more Public order. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 97).