Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH60 · Wirral
46
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH4 · Flintshire
24
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 24 vs 46 incidents in April 2026.
Heswall recorded notably higher crime than Saltney in April 2026 — 46 vs 24 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (10) and Drugs (6), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (8) and Other theft (4). 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, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Heswall — 24 vs 46 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Saltney 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 Saltney had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 46).