Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH61 · Wirral
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Heswall has less crime — 34 vs 72 incidents in February 2026.
Middlewich recorded notably higher crime than Heswall in February 2026 — 72 vs 34 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Other crime (5) and Other theft (4), while Middlewich has more Criminal damage & arson (9) and Shoplifting (8). 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, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Middlewich — 34 vs 72 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Heswall 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 Middlewich had more Criminal damage & arson and Shoplifting. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 72).