Ainsdale vs Harington

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
      27/100
      Harington Merseyside Police

      Ainsdale vs Harington Results

      A
      25/100
      Below Average
      Ainsdale
      Merseyside Police
      640 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.6% trend
      45.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      27/100
      Below Average
      Harington
      Merseyside Police
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      27.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ainsdale
      B Harington
      Safety Score
      25/100 Below Average
      27/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      640
      596
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      664
      459
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.6%
      ↑29.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.5%
      27.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ainsdale
      B Harington
      Violent Crime
      290 ↓3%
      217 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↓28%
      105 ↑110%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑62%
      31 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓41%
      11 ↓42%
      Burglary
      19 ↓5%
      21 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↓4%
      37 ↓10%
      Drugs
      18 ↓45%
      20 ↑0%
      Public Order
      68 ↓3%
      46 ↑15%
      Robbery
      4 ↓20%
      13 ↑333%
      Shoplifting
      61 ↑103%
      69 ↑138%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      9 ↓18%
      11 ↑57%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ainsdale safer than Harington?

      Ainsdale has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) and recorded 640 crimes in the last 12 months. Harington has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 596 crimes. Harington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ainsdale vs Harington?

      Ainsdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Harington shows +29.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ainsdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (290 incidents). In Harington, it is Violent Crime (217 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ainsdale recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Harington recorded 105. 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 Harington?

      Violent crime in Ainsdale totalled 290 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 217 in Harington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ainsdale and Harington 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%). Harington recorded 459 crimes previously (now 596, +29.9%).

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

      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 Harington has 27.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ainsdale and Harington?

      Ainsdale falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Harington 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 Harington?

      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 Harington on a crime map?

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

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