Birchfield vs Rainford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birchfield vs Rainford Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birchfield safer than Rainford?
Birchfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 814 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 213 crimes. Rainford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birchfield vs Rainford?
Birchfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +271.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rainford shows -40% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birchfield and Rainford?
In Birchfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (359 incidents). In Rainford, it is Violent Crime (107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birchfield and Rainford?
Birchfield recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainford recorded 16. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Birchfield vs Rainford?
Violent crime in Birchfield totalled 359 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Rainford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birchfield and Rainford in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birchfield recorded 219 crimes (now 814, a change of +271.7%). Rainford recorded 355 crimes previously (now 213, -40%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birchfield and Rainford?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Birchfield has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Rainford has 54.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birchfield and Rainford?
Birchfield falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Rainford is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Birchfield and Rainford?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Birchfield or Rainford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birchfield and Rainford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.