Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH61 · Wirral
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW5 · Cheshire East
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Heswall has less crime — 34 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Nantwich recorded substantially more crime than Heswall in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 34, a 3.7x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Other crime (5) and Other theft (4), while Nantwich has more Public order (16) and Anti-social behaviour (15). 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, Heswall recorded fewer crimes than Nantwich — 34 vs 126 incidents. That is 73% fewer crimes. Heswall is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Heswall saw higher rates of Other crime and Other theft while Nantwich had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 126).