Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH61 · Wirral
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW4 · Cheshire East
17
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Holmes Chapel has less crime — 17 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.
Heswall recorded notably higher crime than Holmes Chapel in February 2026 — 34 vs 17 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Other crime (5) and Other theft (4), while Holmes Chapel has more Public order (4) and Drugs (1). 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, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer crimes than Heswall — 17 vs 34 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Holmes Chapel is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heswall saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Holmes Chapel had more Public order and Drugs. Overall, Holmes Chapel recorded fewer total crimes (17 vs 34).