Calderstones vs Upton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Calderstones Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Upton Merseyside Police

      Calderstones vs Upton Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Calderstones
      Merseyside Police
      417 crimes / 12m
      ↑131.7% trend
      31.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Upton
      Merseyside Police
      1,550 crimes / 12m
      ↑7% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calderstones
      B Upton
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      417
      1,550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      180
      1,449
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑131.7%
      ↑7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.7%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calderstones
      B Upton
      Violent Crime
      138 ↑156%
      627 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      102 ↑132%
      252 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      19 ↑171%
      59 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑175%
      25 ↓4%
      Burglary
      12 ↑0%
      64 ↑68%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      33 ↑94%
      158 ↑5%
      Drugs
      14 ↑56%
      62 ↑9%
      Public Order
      36 ↑140%
      169 ↓10%
      Robbery
      4 ↑0%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↑633%
      71 ↑103%
      Theft from Person
      3
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      4 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      11 ↓8%
      Other Crime
      5 ↓17%
      40 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Calderstones is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calderstones safer than Upton?

      Calderstones has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 417 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,550 crimes. Calderstones scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calderstones vs Upton?

      Calderstones shows a year-on-year crime trend of +131.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Upton shows +7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Calderstones, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (138 incidents). In Upton, it is Violent Crime (627 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Calderstones recorded 102 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upton recorded 252. 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 Upton?

      Violent crime in Calderstones totalled 138 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 627 in Upton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Calderstones and Upton 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%). Upton recorded 1,449 crimes previously (now 1,550, +7%).

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

      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 Upton has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calderstones and Upton?

      Calderstones falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Upton 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 Upton?

      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 Upton on a crime map?

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