Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH4 · Flintshire
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Saltney has less crime — 30 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded notably higher crime than Saltney in February 2026 — 59 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Public order (7), while Saltney has more 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 Birkenhead — 30 vs 59 incidents. That is 49% fewer crimes. Saltney is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Public order while Saltney had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Saltney recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 59).