Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH63 · Wirral
83
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW8 · Cheshire West and Chester
24
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Weaverham has less crime — 24 vs 83 incidents in February 2026.
Birkenhead recorded substantially more crime than Weaverham in February 2026 — 83 incidents compared to 24, a 3.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Birkenhead sees higher rates of Shoplifting (13) and Anti-social behaviour (11), while Weaverham has more Criminal damage & arson (5) and Other crime (2). 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, Weaverham recorded fewer crimes than Birkenhead — 24 vs 83 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Weaverham 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 Weaverham had more Criminal damage & arson and Other crime. Overall, Weaverham recorded fewer total crimes (24 vs 83).