Church vs Rainford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Church Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Rainford Merseyside Police

      Church vs Rainford Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Church
      Merseyside Police
      1,855 crimes / 12m
      ↑406.8% trend
      24.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Rainford
      Merseyside Police
      213 crimes / 12m
      ↓40% trend
      54.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Church
      B Rainford
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,855
      213
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      366
      355
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑406.8%
      ↓40%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      54.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Church
      B Rainford
      Violent Crime
      733 ↑598%
      107 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      258 ↑856%
      16 ↓63%
      Other Theft
      97 ↑341%
      16 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      98 ↑345%
      10 ↓66%
      Burglary
      67 ↑205%
      6 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      136 ↑249%
      15 ↓32%
      Drugs
      79 ↑243%
      7 ↓61%
      Public Order
      186 ↑323%
      12 ↓65%
      Robbery
      19 ↑375%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      107 ↑143%
      6 ↓54%
      Theft from Person
      11 ↑450%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↑467%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑180%
      4
      Other Crime
      33 ↑725%
      11 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rainford is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Church safer than Rainford?

      Church has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,855 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 213 crimes. Rainford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Church vs Rainford?

      Church shows a year-on-year crime trend of +406.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rainford shows -40% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Church, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (733 incidents). In Rainford, it is Violent Crime (107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Church recorded 258 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainford recorded 16. 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 Church vs Rainford?

      Violent crime in Church totalled 733 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Rainford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Church recorded 366 crimes (now 1,855, a change of +406.8%). Rainford recorded 355 crimes previously (now 213, -40%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Church 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. Church has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Rainford has 54.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Church and Rainford?

      Church 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 Church 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 Church or Rainford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Church 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.