Childwall vs Croxteth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Childwall vs Croxteth Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Childwall safer than Croxteth?
Childwall has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 544 crimes in the last 12 months. Croxteth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 890 crimes. Childwall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Childwall vs Croxteth?
Childwall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Croxteth shows +28.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Childwall and Croxteth?
In Childwall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (216 incidents). In Croxteth, it is Violent Crime (355 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Childwall and Croxteth?
Childwall recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Croxteth recorded 71. 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 Childwall vs Croxteth?
Violent crime in Childwall totalled 216 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 355 in Croxteth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Childwall and Croxteth in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Childwall recorded 442 crimes (now 544, a change of +23.1%). Croxteth recorded 694 crimes previously (now 890, +28.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Childwall and Croxteth?
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. Childwall has a resolution rate of 34% and Croxteth has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Childwall and Croxteth?
Childwall falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Croxteth 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 Childwall and Croxteth?
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 Childwall or Croxteth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Childwall and Croxteth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.