Belle Vale vs Penny Lane

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
      15/100
      Penny Lane Merseyside Police

      Belle Vale vs Penny Lane 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
      15/100
      High Crime
      Penny Lane
      Merseyside Police
      747 crimes / 12m
      ↑130.6% trend
      32.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belle Vale
      B Penny Lane
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,468
      747
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,550
      324
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↑130.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belle Vale
      B Penny Lane
      Violent Crime
      590 ↑3%
      252 ↑88%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↓16%
      116 ↑274%
      Other Theft
      80 ↓6%
      37 ↑106%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↑35%
      49 ↑133%
      Burglary
      33 ↑27%
      27 ↑93%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      138 ↓20%
      66 ↑61%
      Drugs
      97 ↓17%
      21 ↑320%
      Public Order
      158 ↓19%
      75 ↑341%
      Robbery
      18 ↑200%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      97 ↓24%
      69 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      10 ↑233%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑14%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑87%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      B Penny Lane is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belle Vale safer than Penny Lane?

      Belle Vale has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,468 crimes in the last 12 months. Penny Lane has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 747 crimes. Penny Lane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belle Vale vs Penny Lane?

      Belle Vale shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penny Lane shows +130.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Belle Vale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (590 incidents). In Penny Lane, it is Violent Crime (252 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Belle Vale recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penny Lane recorded 116. 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 Penny Lane?

      Violent crime in Belle Vale totalled 590 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 252 in Penny Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belle Vale and Penny Lane 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%). Penny Lane recorded 324 crimes previously (now 747, +130.6%).

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

      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 Penny Lane has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belle Vale and Penny Lane?

      Belle Vale falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Penny Lane 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 Penny Lane?

      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 Penny Lane on a crime map?

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