Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW10 · Cheshire East
72
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Middlewich has less crime — 72 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead saw somewhat more crime than Middlewich in February 2026 (83 vs 72 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (11), while Middlewich has more Criminal damage & arson (9). 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, Middlewich recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 72 vs 83 incidents. That is 13% fewer crimes. Middlewich is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Birkenhead saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Middlewich had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Middlewich recorded fewer total crimes (72 vs 83).