Blundellsands vs Kirkdale East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Blundellsands Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Kirkdale East Merseyside Police

      Blundellsands vs Kirkdale East Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Blundellsands
      Merseyside Police
      657 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.4% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Kirkdale East
      Merseyside Police
      2,228 crimes / 12m
      ↑119.3% trend
      31.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blundellsands
      B Kirkdale East
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      657
      2,228
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      524
      1,016
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.4%
      ↑119.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.7%
      31.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blundellsands
      B Kirkdale East
      Violent Crime
      219 ↑9%
      785 ↑92%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↑96%
      179 ↑103%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑0%
      99 ↑102%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓8%
      89 ↑82%
      Burglary
      21 ↓19%
      59 ↑157%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      44 ↑19%
      199 ↑184%
      Drugs
      34 ↑13%
      228 ↑80%
      Public Order
      71 ↑25%
      218 ↑104%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      39 ↑255%
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑50%
      222 ↑327%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      11 ↑450%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↓17%
      11 ↑175%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑100%
      29 ↑142%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑140%
      60 ↑362%
      Overall Verdict
      A Blundellsands is the safer choice — scoring 24/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blundellsands safer than Kirkdale East?

      Blundellsands has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 657 crimes in the last 12 months. Kirkdale East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,228 crimes. Blundellsands scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blundellsands vs Kirkdale East?

      Blundellsands shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kirkdale East shows +119.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blundellsands and Kirkdale East?

      In Blundellsands, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (219 incidents). In Kirkdale East, it is Violent Crime (785 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blundellsands and Kirkdale East?

      Blundellsands recorded 149 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kirkdale East recorded 179. 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 Kirkdale East?

      Violent crime in Blundellsands totalled 219 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 785 in Kirkdale East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blundellsands and Kirkdale East 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%). Kirkdale East recorded 1,016 crimes previously (now 2,228, +119.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blundellsands and Kirkdale East?

      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 Kirkdale East has 31.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blundellsands and Kirkdale East?

      Blundellsands falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Kirkdale East 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 Kirkdale East?

      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 Kirkdale East on a crime map?

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