Anfield vs Northwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Anfield Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Northwood Merseyside Police

      Anfield vs Northwood Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Anfield
      Merseyside Police
      2,801 crimes / 12m
      ↑44.4% trend
      27.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Northwood
      Merseyside Police
      1,449 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Anfield
      B Northwood
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,801
      1,449
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,940
      1,512
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑44.4%
      ↓4.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Anfield
      B Northwood
      Violent Crime
      1,211 ↑50%
      622 ↑1%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      133 ↑13%
      140 ↓19%
      Other Theft
      174 ↑33%
      85 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      98 ↑13%
      39 ↓3%
      Burglary
      77 ↑33%
      41 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      249 ↑35%
      162 ↑9%
      Drugs
      330 ↑63%
      165 ↓22%
      Public Order
      266 ↑34%
      117 ↓8%
      Robbery
      29 ↑21%
      10 ↑25%
      Shoplifting
      99 ↑191%
      13 ↑18%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↑67%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑8%
      9 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      36 ↑100%
      16 ↑23%
      Other Crime
      66 ↑16%
      26 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Northwood is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Anfield safer than Northwood?

      Anfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,801 crimes in the last 12 months. Northwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,449 crimes. Northwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Anfield vs Northwood?

      Anfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +44.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Northwood shows -4.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Anfield and Northwood?

      In Anfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,211 incidents). In Northwood, it is Violent Crime (622 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Anfield and Northwood?

      Anfield recorded 133 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Northwood recorded 140. 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 Anfield vs Northwood?

      Violent crime in Anfield totalled 1,211 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 622 in Northwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Anfield and Northwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Anfield recorded 1,940 crimes (now 2,801, a change of +44.4%). Northwood recorded 1,512 crimes previously (now 1,449, -4.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Anfield and Northwood?

      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. Anfield has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Northwood has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Anfield and Northwood?

      Anfield falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Northwood 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 Anfield and Northwood?

      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 Anfield or Northwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Anfield and Northwood. 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.