Aigburth vs Rainford

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Aigburth Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Rainford Merseyside Police

      Aigburth vs Rainford Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Aigburth
      Merseyside Police
      477 crimes / 12m
      ↑103.9% trend
      28.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Rainford
      Merseyside Police
      295 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      13.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aigburth
      B Rainford
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      477
      295
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      234
      340
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑103.9%
      ↓13.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.8%
      13.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aigburth
      B Rainford
      Violent Crime
      206 ↑142%
      137 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↑163%
      34 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      20 ↑67%
      21 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↑92%
      10 ↓69%
      Burglary
      14 ↑40%
      8 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑31%
      19 ↓14%
      Drugs
      21 ↑91%
      15 ↑25%
      Public Order
      46 ↑35%
      24 ↓25%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      6
      9 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑400%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑300%
      12 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rainford is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aigburth safer than Rainford?

      Aigburth has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 477 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainford has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 295 crimes. Rainford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aigburth vs Rainford?

      Aigburth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +103.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rainford shows -13.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aigburth and Rainford?

      In Aigburth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (206 incidents). In Rainford, it is Violent Crime (137 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aigburth and Rainford?

      Aigburth recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainford recorded 34. 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 Aigburth vs Rainford?

      Violent crime in Aigburth totalled 206 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 137 in Rainford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aigburth and Rainford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aigburth recorded 234 crimes (now 477, a change of +103.9%). Rainford recorded 340 crimes previously (now 295, -13.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aigburth 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. Aigburth has a resolution rate of 28.8% and Rainford has 13.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aigburth and Rainford?

      Aigburth falls within the Merseyside Police 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 Aigburth 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 Aigburth or Rainford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Aigburth and Rainford. 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.