Ainsdale vs Dingle

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    25/100
    Ainsdale Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Dingle Merseyside Police

      Ainsdale vs Dingle Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Ainsdale
      Merseyside Police
      640 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.6% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Dingle
      Merseyside Police
      2,229 crimes / 12m
      ↑58.9% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ainsdale
      B Dingle
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      640
      2,229
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      664
      1,403
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.6%
      ↑58.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      30.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ainsdale
      B Dingle
      Violent Crime
      290 ↓3%
      816 ↑67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↓28%
      193 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑62%
      132 ↑74%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓41%
      113 ↑253%
      Burglary
      19 ↓5%
      69 ↑130%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓4%
      174 ↑35%
      Drugs
      18 ↓45%
      237 ↑74%
      Public Order
      68 ↓3%
      202 ↑50%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      18 ↑157%
      Shoplifting
      61 ↑103%
      186 ↑170%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      27 ↑238%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      16 ↓11%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓18%
      38 ↑6%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ainsdale is the safer choice — scoring 25/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ainsdale safer than Dingle?

      Ainsdale has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 640 crimes in the last 12 months. Dingle has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,229 crimes. Ainsdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ainsdale vs Dingle?

      Ainsdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Dingle shows +58.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ainsdale and Dingle?

      In Ainsdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (290 incidents). In Dingle, it is Violent Crime (816 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ainsdale and Dingle?

      Ainsdale recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Dingle recorded 193. 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 Dingle?

      Violent crime in Ainsdale totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 816 in Dingle. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ainsdale and Dingle in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ainsdale recorded 664 crimes (now 640, a change of -3.6%). Dingle recorded 1,403 crimes previously (now 2,229, +58.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ainsdale and Dingle?

      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 45.5% and Dingle has 30.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ainsdale and Dingle?

      Ainsdale falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Dingle 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 Ainsdale and Dingle?

      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 Dingle on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ainsdale and Dingle. 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.