Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH61 · Wirral
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH4 · Flintshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 30 vs 34 incidents in February 2026.
Heswall and Saltney recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 34 and 30 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Other crime (5) and Other theft (4), while Saltney has more Shoplifting (6) and Criminal damage & arson (5). 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, Saltney recorded fewer crimes than Heswall — 30 vs 34 incidents. That is 12% fewer crimes. Saltney 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 Saltney had more Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 34).