Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH60 · Wirral
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 17 vs 40 incidents in February 2026.
Heswall recorded notably higher crime than Holmes Chapel in February 2026 — 40 vs 17 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Other theft (4), while Holmes Chapel has more Public order (4) and Drugs (1). 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, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Heswall — 17 vs 40 incidents. That is 57% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heswall saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Other theft while Holmes Chapel had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 40).