Belle Vale vs Cherryfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Belle Vale Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Cherryfield Merseyside Police

      Belle Vale vs Cherryfield Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Belle Vale
      Merseyside Police
      1,468 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Cherryfield
      Merseyside Police
      1,341 crimes / 12m
      ↑41.8% trend
      20.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belle Vale
      B Cherryfield
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,468
      1,341
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,550
      946
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↑41.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      20.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belle Vale
      B Cherryfield
      Violent Crime
      590 ↑3%
      537 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↓16%
      173 ↑134%
      Other Theft
      80 ↓6%
      61 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑35%
      47 ↑47%
      Burglary
      33 ↑27%
      33 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↓20%
      116 ↑40%
      Drugs
      97 ↓17%
      107 ↓11%
      Public Order
      158 ↓19%
      121 ↑29%
      Robbery
      18 ↑200%
      8 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↓24%
      73 ↑59%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      8 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑14%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑87%
      41 ↑52%
      Overall Verdict
      A Belle Vale is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belle Vale safer than Cherryfield?

      Belle Vale has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,468 crimes in the last 12 months. Cherryfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,341 crimes. Belle Vale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belle Vale vs Cherryfield?

      Belle Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Cherryfield shows +41.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belle Vale and Cherryfield?

      In Belle Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (590 incidents). In Cherryfield, it is Violent Crime (537 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belle Vale and Cherryfield?

      Belle Vale recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Cherryfield recorded 173. 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 Belle Vale vs Cherryfield?

      Violent crime in Belle Vale totalled 590 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 537 in Cherryfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belle Vale and Cherryfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belle Vale recorded 1,550 crimes (now 1,468, a change of -5.3%). Cherryfield recorded 946 crimes previously (now 1,341, +41.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belle Vale and Cherryfield?

      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. Belle Vale has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Cherryfield has 20.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belle Vale and Cherryfield?

      Belle Vale falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Cherryfield 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 Belle Vale and Cherryfield?

      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 Belle Vale or Cherryfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belle Vale and Cherryfield. 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.