Calderstones vs Rainford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Calderstones Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Rainford Merseyside Police

      Calderstones vs Rainford Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Calderstones
      Merseyside Police
      417 crimes / 12m
      ↑131.7% trend
      31.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Rainford
      Merseyside Police
      295 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.2% trend
      13.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calderstones
      B Rainford
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      417
      295
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      180
      340
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑131.7%
      ↓13.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.7%
      13.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calderstones
      B Rainford
      Violent Crime
      138 ↑156%
      137 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑132%
      34 ↑13%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑171%
      21 ↓9%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑175%
      10 ↓69%
      Burglary
      12 ↑0%
      8 ↓62%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑94%
      19 ↓14%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      15 ↑25%
      Public Order
      36 ↑140%
      24 ↓25%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑633%
      9 ↓25%
      Theft from Person
      3
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      12 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rainford is the safer choice — scoring 59/100 vs 46/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calderstones safer than Rainford?

      Calderstones has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 417 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainford has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 295 crimes. Rainford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calderstones vs Rainford?

      Calderstones shows a year-on-year crime trend of +131.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rainford shows -13.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Calderstones, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (138 incidents). In Rainford, it is Violent Crime (137 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Calderstones recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainford recorded 34. 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 Calderstones vs Rainford?

      Violent crime in Calderstones totalled 138 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 137 in Rainford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Calderstones recorded 180 crimes (now 417, a change of +131.7%). Rainford recorded 340 crimes previously (now 295, -13.2%).

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

      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. Calderstones has a resolution rate of 31.7% and Rainford has 13.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calderstones and Rainford?

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

      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 Calderstones or Rainford on a crime map?

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