Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CH64 · Cheshire West and Chester
32
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Ellesmere Port has less crime — 32 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Ellesmere Port in February 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 32, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Anti-social behaviour (11), while Ellesmere Port has more Criminal damage & arson (5) and Public order (3). 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, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 32 vs 83 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Ellesmere Port 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 Anti-social behaviour while Ellesmere Port had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Ellesmere Port recorded fewer total crimes (32 vs 83).