Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH61 · Wirral
30
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH5 · Flintshire
144
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Heswall has less crime — 30 vs 144 incidents in April 2026.
Shotton recorded substantially more crime than Heswall in April 2026 — 144 incidents compared to 30, a 4.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Drugs (4), while Shotton has more Shoplifting (14). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Shotton — 30 vs 144 incidents. That is 79% 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 Shotton had more Shoplifting. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 144).