Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH43 · Wirral
140
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
CH48 · Wirral
36
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Hoylake has less crime — 36 vs 140 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Hoylake in February 2026 — 140 incidents compared to 36, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (14) and Criminal damage & arson (14), while Hoylake has more Anti-social behaviour (9) and Public order (5). 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, Hoylake recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 36 vs 140 incidents. That is 74% fewer crimes. Hoylake is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Hoylake had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Hoylake recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 140).