Kirkham vs Salthill

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    15/100
    Kirkham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Salthill Lancashire Constabulary

      Kirkham vs Salthill Results

      A
      15/100
      High Crime
      Kirkham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      776 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.5% trend
      10.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Salthill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      458 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.1% trend
      34.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kirkham
      B Salthill
      Safety Score
      15/100 High Crime
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      776
      458
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      772
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.5%
      ↑33.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.2%
      34.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kirkham
      B Salthill
      Violent Crime
      290 ↑9%
      151 ↑76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      231 ↓4%
      124 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓3%
      39 ↑34%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓35%
      16 ↑220%
      Burglary
      16 ↓36%
      9 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      80 ↑19%
      34 ↑17%
      Drugs
      11 ↑10%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      24 ↓14%
      31 ↑94%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      23 ↓4%
      24 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑0%
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      46 ↓6%
      16 ↑129%
      Overall Verdict
      B Salthill is the safer choice — scoring 44/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kirkham safer than Salthill?

      Kirkham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 776 crimes in the last 12 months. Salthill has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 458 crimes. Salthill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kirkham vs Salthill?

      Kirkham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Salthill shows +33.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kirkham and Salthill?

      In Kirkham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (290 incidents). In Salthill, it is Violent Crime (151 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kirkham and Salthill?

      Kirkham recorded 231 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salthill recorded 124. 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 Kirkham vs Salthill?

      Violent crime in Kirkham totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 151 in Salthill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kirkham and Salthill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkham recorded 772 crimes (now 776, a change of +0.5%). Salthill recorded 344 crimes previously (now 458, +33.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkham and Salthill?

      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. Kirkham has a resolution rate of 10.2% and Salthill has 34.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kirkham and Salthill?

      Kirkham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Salthill is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Kirkham and Salthill?

      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 Kirkham or Salthill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkham and Salthill. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.