Blackbrook vs Oxton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Blackbrook vs Oxton 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 Blackbrook safer than Oxton?
Blackbrook has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 896 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,138 crimes. Blackbrook scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Blackbrook vs Oxton?
Blackbrook shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Oxton shows +31% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Blackbrook and Oxton?
In Blackbrook, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (417 incidents). In Oxton, it is Violent Crime (473 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackbrook and Oxton?
Blackbrook recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxton recorded 100. 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 Blackbrook vs Oxton?
Violent crime in Blackbrook totalled 417 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 473 in Oxton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Blackbrook and Oxton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackbrook recorded 756 crimes (now 896, a change of +18.5%). Oxton recorded 869 crimes previously (now 1,138, +31%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackbrook and Oxton?
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. Blackbrook has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Oxton has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Blackbrook and Oxton?
Blackbrook falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Oxton 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 Blackbrook and Oxton?
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 Blackbrook or Oxton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blackbrook and Oxton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.