Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH47 · Wirral
31
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CH44 · Wirral
328
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Hoylake has less crime — 31 vs 328 incidents in April 2026.
Wallasey recorded substantially more crime than Hoylake in April 2026 — 328 incidents compared to 31, a 10.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Hoylake sees higher rates of Public order (4) and Shoplifting (3), while Wallasey has more Criminal damage & arson (51) and Anti-social behaviour (48). Hoylake is below the national average while Wallasey is above, making Hoylake the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Hoylake recorded fewer crimes than Wallasey — 31 vs 328 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Hoylake is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Hoylake saw higher rates of Public order and Shoplifting while Wallasey had more Criminal damage & arson and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Hoylake recorded fewer total crimes (31 vs 328).