Blundellsands vs Calderstones

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Blundellsands Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Calderstones Merseyside Police

      Blundellsands vs Calderstones Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Blundellsands
      Merseyside Police
      657 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.4% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Calderstones
      Merseyside Police
      417 crimes / 12m
      ↑131.7% trend
      31.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blundellsands
      B Calderstones
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      657
      417
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      524
      180
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.4%
      ↑131.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      31.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blundellsands
      B Calderstones
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑9%
      138 ↑156%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↑96%
      102 ↑132%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑0%
      19 ↑171%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓8%
      22 ↑175%
      Burglary
      21 ↓19%
      12 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑19%
      33 ↑94%
      Drugs
      34 ↑13%
      14 ↑56%
      Public Order
      71 ↑25%
      36 ↑140%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      4 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑50%
      22 ↑633%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑140%
      5 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Calderstones is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 24/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blundellsands safer than Calderstones?

      Blundellsands has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 657 crimes in the last 12 months. Calderstones has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 417 crimes. Calderstones scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blundellsands vs Calderstones?

      Blundellsands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Calderstones shows +131.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blundellsands and Calderstones?

      In Blundellsands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In Calderstones, it is Violent Crime (138 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blundellsands and Calderstones?

      Blundellsands recorded 149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Calderstones recorded 102. 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 Blundellsands vs Calderstones?

      Violent crime in Blundellsands totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 138 in Calderstones. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blundellsands and Calderstones in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blundellsands recorded 524 crimes (now 657, a change of +25.4%). Calderstones recorded 180 crimes previously (now 417, +131.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blundellsands and Calderstones?

      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. Blundellsands has a resolution rate of 22.7% and Calderstones has 31.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blundellsands and Calderstones?

      Blundellsands falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Calderstones 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 Blundellsands and Calderstones?

      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 Blundellsands or Calderstones on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Blundellsands and Calderstones. 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.