Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH60 · Wirral
46
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW7 · Cheshire West and Chester
187
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Heswall has less crime — 46 vs 187 incidents in April 2026.
Winsford recorded substantially more crime than Heswall in April 2026 — 187 incidents compared to 46, a 4.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Drugs (6), while Winsford has more Public order (25). 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 Winsford — 46 vs 187 incidents. That is 75% 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 Winsford had more Public order. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (46 vs 187).