Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH60 · Wirral
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heswall has less crime — 40 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Middlewich recorded notably higher crime than Heswall in February 2026 — 72 vs 40 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Other theft (4), while Middlewich has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8). 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, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Middlewich — 40 vs 72 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Heswall 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 Middlewich had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (40 vs 72).