Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH61 · Wirral
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Heswall has less crime — 34 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.
Northwich recorded substantially more crime than Heswall in February 2026 — 110 incidents compared to 34, a 3.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Other crime (5) and Other theft (4), while Northwich has more Shoplifting (18) and Anti-social behaviour (15). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Northwich — 34 vs 110 incidents. That is 69% 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 Northwich had more Shoplifting and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 110).