Birkenhead and Tranmere vs Waterfront South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Birkenhead and Tranmere Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Waterfront South Merseyside Police

      Birkenhead and Tranmere vs Waterfront South Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Birkenhead and Tranmere
      Merseyside Police
      4,832 crimes / 12m
      ↑19.3% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Waterfront South
      Merseyside Police
      3,479 crimes / 12m
      ↑495.7% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Birkenhead and Tranmere
      B Waterfront South
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,832
      3,479
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,049
      584
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19.3%
      ↑495.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.3%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Birkenhead and Tranmere
      B Waterfront South
      Violent Crime
      1,679 ↑5%
      1,051 ↑591%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      499 ↑20%
      291 ↑242%
      Other Theft
      235 ↑9%
      240 ↑264%
      Vehicle Crime
      126 ↑47%
      52 ↑206%
      Burglary
      95 ↑2%
      87 ↑691%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      400 ↑36%
      145 ↑303%
      Drugs
      440 ↑35%
      591 ↑688%
      Public Order
      537 ↑5%
      322 ↑485%
      Robbery
      65 ↑81%
      26 ↑117%
      Shoplifting
      523 ↑97%
      448 ↑1111%
      Theft from Person
      20 ↓23%
      76 ↑322%
      Bicycle Theft
      37 ↑0%
      45 ↑543%
      Possession of Weapons
      68 ↑33%
      35 ↑775%
      Other Crime
      108 ↑27%
      70 ↑678%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waterfront South is the safer choice — scoring 4/100 vs 4/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Birkenhead and Tranmere safer than Waterfront South?

      Birkenhead and Tranmere has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,832 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterfront South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,479 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Birkenhead and Tranmere vs Waterfront South?

      Birkenhead and Tranmere shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterfront South shows +495.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Birkenhead and Tranmere and Waterfront South?

      In Birkenhead and Tranmere, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,679 incidents). In Waterfront South, it is Violent Crime (1,051 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Birkenhead and Tranmere and Waterfront South?

      Birkenhead and Tranmere recorded 499 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterfront South recorded 291. 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 Birkenhead and Tranmere vs Waterfront South?

      Violent crime in Birkenhead and Tranmere totalled 1,679 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,051 in Waterfront South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Birkenhead and Tranmere and Waterfront South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Birkenhead and Tranmere recorded 4,049 crimes (now 4,832, a change of +19.3%). Waterfront South recorded 584 crimes previously (now 3,479, +495.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Birkenhead and Tranmere and Waterfront South?

      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. Birkenhead and Tranmere has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Waterfront South has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Birkenhead and Tranmere and Waterfront South?

      Birkenhead and Tranmere falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Waterfront South 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 Birkenhead and Tranmere and Waterfront South?

      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 Birkenhead and Tranmere or Waterfront South on a crime map?

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

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