Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH62 · Wirral
59
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH3 · Cheshire West and Chester
4
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Waverton has less crime — 4 vs 59 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Waverton in February 2026 — 59 incidents compared to 4, a 14.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11) and Public order (7), while Waverton has more Burglary (2) and Other theft (1). 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, Waverton recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 4 vs 59 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Waverton 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 Public order while Waverton had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Waverton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 59).