Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH66 · Cheshire West and Chester
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CH60 · Wirral
46
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Heswall has less crime — 46 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Ellesmere Port recorded substantially more crime than Heswall in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 46, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ellesmere Port sees higher rates of Public order (26) and Criminal damage & arson (13), while Heswall has more Anti-social behaviour (10) and Drugs (6). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Ellesmere Port — 46 vs 166 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Heswall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Ellesmere Port saw higher rates of Public order and Criminal damage & arson while Heswall had more Anti-social behaviour and Drugs. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 166).