Arundel vs Garston

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
      6/100
      Garston Merseyside Police

      Arundel vs Garston 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
      6/100
      High Crime
      Garston
      Merseyside Police
      1,544 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.9% trend
      26.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Arundel
      B Garston
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,632
      1,544
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      799
      1,444
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑104.3%
      ↑6.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.3%
      26.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Arundel
      B Garston
      Violent Crime
      699 ↑101%
      548 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      160 ↑82%
      263 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      103 ↑222%
      57 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑82%
      28 ↓46%
      Burglary
      60 ↑88%
      27 ↓29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↑71%
      153 ↑3%
      Drugs
      132 ↑110%
      80 ↓6%
      Public Order
      153 ↑99%
      142 ↑1%
      Robbery
      20 ↑300%
      9 ↓18%
      Shoplifting
      37 ↑363%
      180 ↑22%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑50%
      4 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑238%
      12 ↓8%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑8%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑125%
      30 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Garston is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 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 Garston?

      Arundel has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,632 crimes in the last 12 months. Garston has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,544 crimes. Garston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Arundel vs Garston?

      Arundel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +104.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Garston shows +6.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Arundel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (699 incidents). In Garston, it is Violent Crime (548 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Arundel recorded 160 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Garston recorded 263. 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 Garston?

      Violent crime in Arundel totalled 699 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 548 in Garston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Arundel and Garston 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%). Garston recorded 1,444 crimes previously (now 1,544, +6.9%).

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

      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 Garston has 26.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Arundel and Garston?

      Arundel falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Garston 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 Garston?

      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 Garston on a crime map?

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