Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW9 · Cheshire West and Chester
110
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Birkenhead has less crime — 83 vs 110 incidents in February 2026.
Northwich saw somewhat more crime than Birkenhead in February 2026 (110 vs 83 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Birkenhead recorded fewer crimes than Northwich — 83 vs 110 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Birkenhead is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Birkenhead recorded 46 incidents of this type vs 42 in Northwich. Total crime levels were broadly similar.