Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH60 · Wirral
40
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH4 · Flintshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 30 vs 40 incidents in February 2026.
Heswall saw somewhat more crime than Saltney in February 2026 (40 vs 30 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (12) and Other theft (4), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Heswall — 30 vs 40 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Saltney 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 Saltney had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 40).