Bebington vs Molyneux

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Bebington Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Molyneux Merseyside Police

      Bebington vs Molyneux Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Bebington
      Merseyside Police
      740 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.7% trend
      23.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Molyneux
      Merseyside Police
      925 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Bebington
      B Molyneux
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      740
      925
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      608
      1,214
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.7%
      ↓23.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.2%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Bebington
      B Molyneux
      Violent Crime
      329 ↑28%
      332 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      93 ↑7%
      132 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      33 ↑0%
      56 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      24 ↑14%
      30 ↓43%
      Burglary
      19 ↑19%
      22 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      47 ↑18%
      60 ↓8%
      Drugs
      22 ↑5%
      41 ↓16%
      Public Order
      73 ↑24%
      91 ↓18%
      Robbery
      5 ↑150%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      59 ↑55%
      128 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↓13%
      8 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑13%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑19%
      12 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Bebington safer than Molyneux?

      Bebington has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 740 crimes in the last 12 months. Molyneux has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 925 crimes. Molyneux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Bebington vs Molyneux?

      Bebington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Molyneux shows -23.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Bebington and Molyneux?

      In Bebington , the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (329 incidents). In Molyneux, it is Violent Crime (332 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Bebington and Molyneux?

      Bebington recorded 93 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Molyneux recorded 132. 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 Bebington vs Molyneux?

      Violent crime in Bebington totalled 329 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 332 in Molyneux. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Bebington and Molyneux in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Bebington recorded 608 crimes (now 740, a change of +21.7%). Molyneux recorded 1,214 crimes previously (now 925, -23.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Bebington and Molyneux?

      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. Bebington has a resolution rate of 23.2% and Molyneux has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Bebington and Molyneux?

      Bebington falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Molyneux 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 Bebington and Molyneux?

      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 Bebington or Molyneux on a crime map?

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

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