Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CH61 · Wirral
34
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CW7 · Cheshire West and Chester
133
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Heswall has less crime — 34 vs 133 incidents in February 2026.
Winsford recorded substantially more crime than Heswall in February 2026 — 133 incidents compared to 34, a 3.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Heswall sees higher rates of Other crime (5) and Other theft (4), while Winsford has more Anti-social behaviour (24) and Public order (11). 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 Winsford — 34 vs 133 incidents. That is 74% 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 Winsford had more Anti-social behaviour and Public order. Overall, Heswall recorded fewer total crimes (34 vs 133).