Ainsdale vs Aughton & Holborn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Ainsdale Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Aughton & Holborn Lancashire Constabulary

      Ainsdale vs Aughton & Holborn Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Ainsdale
      Merseyside Police
      630 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      15.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Aughton & Holborn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      276 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      17.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ainsdale
      B Aughton & Holborn
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      630
      276
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      646
      360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↓23.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.2%
      17.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ainsdale
      B Aughton & Holborn
      Violent Crime
      277 ↓4%
      102 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓11%
      75 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑28%
      23 ↑130%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓35%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      20 ↑5%
      17 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑4%
      24 ↓23%
      Drugs
      12 ↓67%
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      59 ↓18%
      11 ↓48%
      Robbery
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      77 ↑126%
      2 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓62%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aughton & Holborn is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 24/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ainsdale safer than Aughton & Holborn?

      Ainsdale has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 630 crimes in the last 12 months. Aughton & Holborn has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 276 crimes. Aughton & Holborn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ainsdale vs Aughton & Holborn?

      Ainsdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Aughton & Holborn shows -23.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ainsdale and Aughton & Holborn?

      In Ainsdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (277 incidents). In Aughton & Holborn, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ainsdale and Aughton & Holborn?

      Ainsdale recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aughton & Holborn recorded 75. 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 Ainsdale vs Aughton & Holborn?

      Violent crime in Ainsdale totalled 277 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Aughton & Holborn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ainsdale and Aughton & Holborn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ainsdale recorded 646 crimes (now 630, a change of -2.5%). Aughton & Holborn recorded 360 crimes previously (now 276, -23.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ainsdale and Aughton & Holborn?

      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. Ainsdale has a resolution rate of 15.2% and Aughton & Holborn has 17.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ainsdale and Aughton & Holborn?

      Ainsdale falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Aughton & Holborn 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 Ainsdale and Aughton & Holborn?

      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 Ainsdale or Aughton & Holborn on a crime map?

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

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