Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
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 83 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Waverton in February 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 4, a 20.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Anti-social behaviour (11), 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 83 incidents. That is 95% 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 Anti-social behaviour while Waverton had more Burglary and Other theft. Overall, Waverton recorded fewer total crimes (4 vs 83).