Arundel vs Blundellsands

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Arundel Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      24/100
      Blundellsands Merseyside Police

      Arundel vs Blundellsands Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Arundel
      Merseyside Police
      1,632 crimes / 12m
      ↑104.3% trend
      30.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      24/100
      High Crime
      Blundellsands
      Merseyside Police
      657 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.4% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arundel
      B Blundellsands
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      24/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,632
      657
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      799
      524
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑104.3%
      ↑25.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arundel
      B Blundellsands
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑101%
      219 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↑82%
      149 ↑96%
      Other Theft
      103 ↑222%
      26 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑82%
      23 ↓8%
      Burglary
      60 ↑88%
      21 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↑71%
      44 ↑19%
      Drugs
      132 ↑110%
      34 ↑13%
      Public Order
      153 ↑99%
      71 ↑25%
      Robbery
      20 ↑300%
      2 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑363%
      42 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑50%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑238%
      5 ↓17%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑125%
      12 ↑140%
      Overall Verdict
      B Blundellsands is the safer choice — scoring 24/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Arundel safer than Blundellsands?

      Arundel has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,632 crimes in the last 12 months. Blundellsands has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) with 657 crimes. Blundellsands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arundel vs Blundellsands?

      Arundel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +104.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Blundellsands shows +25.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Arundel and Blundellsands?

      In Arundel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Blundellsands, it is Violent Crime (219 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Arundel and Blundellsands?

      Arundel recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Blundellsands recorded 149. 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 Arundel vs Blundellsands?

      Violent crime in Arundel totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 219 in Blundellsands. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arundel and Blundellsands in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Arundel recorded 799 crimes (now 1,632, a change of +104.3%). Blundellsands recorded 524 crimes previously (now 657, +25.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Arundel and Blundellsands?

      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. Arundel has a resolution rate of 30.3% and Blundellsands has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arundel and Blundellsands?

      Arundel falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Blundellsands 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 Arundel and Blundellsands?

      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 Arundel or Blundellsands on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Arundel and Blundellsands. 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.