Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
WA2 · Warrington
338
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
WA7 · Halton
214
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Runcorn has less crime — 214 vs 338 incidents in February 2026.
Birchwood recorded notably higher crime than Runcorn in February 2026 — 338 vs 214 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birchwood sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (32), while Runcorn has more Drugs (20). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Runcorn recorded fewer crimes than Birchwood — 214 vs 338 incidents. That is 37% fewer crimes. Birchwood is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birchwood saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Runcorn had more Drugs. Overall, Runcorn recorded fewer total crimes (214 vs 338).