Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH60 · Wirral
46
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
162
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Heswall has less crime — 46 vs 162 incidents in April 2026.
Northwich recorded substantially more crime than Heswall in April 2026 — 162 incidents compared to 46, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Drugs (6), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (24). 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 Northwich — 46 vs 162 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, Heswall saw higher rates of Drugs while Northwich had more Shoplifting. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 162).