City Centre North vs West Derby Muirhead

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    City Centre North Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Derby Muirhead Merseyside Police

      City Centre North vs West Derby Muirhead Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      City Centre North
      Merseyside Police
      11,057 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.8% trend
      37.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Derby Muirhead
      Merseyside Police
      723 crimes / 12m
      ↑78.1% trend
      31.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A City Centre North
      B West Derby Muirhead
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      11,057
      723
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,144
      406
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.8%
      ↑78.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.2%
      31.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A City Centre North
      B West Derby Muirhead
      Violent Crime
      3,023 ↑41%
      307 ↑113%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      902 ↑11%
      43 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      692 ↑24%
      30 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      326 ↑161%
      29 ↑45%
      Burglary
      209 ↑18%
      32 ↑191%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      429 ↑28%
      82 ↑165%
      Drugs
      1,985 ↑50%
      59 ↑211%
      Public Order
      1,107 ↑25%
      59 ↑44%
      Robbery
      144 ↑67%
      15 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      1,589 ↑26%
      22 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      209 ↑9%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      106 ↑36%
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      99 ↑9%
      18 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      237 ↑220%
      20 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is City Centre North safer than West Derby Muirhead?

      City Centre North has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 11,057 crimes in the last 12 months. West Derby Muirhead has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 723 crimes. West Derby Muirhead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in City Centre North vs West Derby Muirhead?

      City Centre North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Derby Muirhead shows +78.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in City Centre North and West Derby Muirhead?

      In City Centre North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,023 incidents). In West Derby Muirhead, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between City Centre North and West Derby Muirhead?

      City Centre North recorded 902 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Derby Muirhead recorded 43. 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 City Centre North vs West Derby Muirhead?

      Violent crime in City Centre North totalled 3,023 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in West Derby Muirhead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in City Centre North and West Derby Muirhead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, City Centre North recorded 8,144 crimes (now 11,057, a change of +35.8%). West Derby Muirhead recorded 406 crimes previously (now 723, +78.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in City Centre North and West Derby Muirhead?

      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. City Centre North has a resolution rate of 37.2% and West Derby Muirhead has 31.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers City Centre North and West Derby Muirhead?

      City Centre North falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Derby Muirhead 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 City Centre North and West Derby Muirhead?

      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 City Centre North or West Derby Muirhead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both City Centre North and West Derby Muirhead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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