Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH61 · Wirral
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CW10 · Cheshire East
82
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Heswall has less crime — 30 vs 82 incidents in April 2026.
Middlewich recorded substantially more crime than Heswall in April 2026 — 82 incidents compared to 30, a 2.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Middlewich has more Public order (13). 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, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Middlewich — 30 vs 82 incidents. That is 63% 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 Middlewich had more Public order. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 82).