Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH60 · Wirral
46
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
18
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 18 vs 46 incidents in April 2026.
Heswall recorded substantially more crime than Holmes Chapel in April 2026 — 46 incidents compared to 18, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Drugs (6), while Holmes Chapel has more Other theft (4) and Burglary (2). 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, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Heswall — 18 vs 46 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Heswall saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Drugs while Holmes Chapel had more Other theft and Burglary. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (18 vs 46).