Birkdale vs Princes Park
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Birkdale vs Princes Park Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Birkdale safer than Princes Park?
Birkdale has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 613 crimes in the last 12 months. Princes Park has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,209 crimes. Birkdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Birkdale vs Princes Park?
Birkdale shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Princes Park shows +99% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Birkdale and Princes Park?
In Birkdale, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Princes Park, it is Violent Crime (923 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birkdale and Princes Park?
Birkdale recorded 30 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Princes Park recorded 211. 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 Birkdale vs Princes Park?
Violent crime in Birkdale totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 923 in Princes Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Birkdale and Princes Park in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birkdale recorded 532 crimes (now 613, a change of +15.2%). Princes Park recorded 1,110 crimes previously (now 2,209, +99%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birkdale and Princes Park?
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. Birkdale has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Princes Park has 31.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Birkdale and Princes Park?
Birkdale falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Princes Park 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 Birkdale and Princes Park?
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 Birkdale or Princes Park on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Birkdale and Princes Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.