Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
80
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH2 · Cheshire West and Chester
83
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 80 vs 83 incidents in April 2026.
Birkenhead and Upton recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 80 and 83 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (11), while Upton has more Drugs (5). 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 Upton — 80 vs 83 incidents. That is 4% 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 Upton had more Drugs. Overall, Birkenhead recorded fewer total crimes (80 vs 83).