Claughton vs Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Claughton Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park Merseyside Police

      Claughton vs Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Claughton
      Merseyside Police
      1,302 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.4% trend
      31% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park
      Merseyside Police
      1,058 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.2% trend
      23.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Claughton
      B Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,302
      1,058
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,022
      719
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑27.4%
      ↑47.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31%
      23.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Claughton
      B Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park
      Violent Crime
      566 ↑18%
      495 ↑77%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      136 ↑48%
      114 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      54 ↑2%
      48 ↑55%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓11%
      27 ↓31%
      Burglary
      55 ↑162%
      27 ↑29%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      109 ↑33%
      102 ↑24%
      Drugs
      68 ↑48%
      57 ↑78%
      Public Order
      113 ↑35%
      123 ↑64%
      Robbery
      12 ↑50%
      5 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      85 ↑85%
      15 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑0%
      11 ↑267%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓38%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      29 ↑7%
      26 ↑86%
      Overall Verdict
      A Claughton is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Claughton safer than Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park?

      Claughton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,302 crimes in the last 12 months. Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,058 crimes. Claughton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Claughton vs Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park?

      Claughton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +27.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park shows +47.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Claughton and Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park?

      In Claughton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (566 incidents). In Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park, it is Violent Crime (495 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Claughton and Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park?

      Claughton recorded 136 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park recorded 114. 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 Claughton vs Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park?

      Violent crime in Claughton totalled 566 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 495 in Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Claughton and Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Claughton recorded 1,022 crimes (now 1,302, a change of +27.4%). Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park recorded 719 crimes previously (now 1,058, +47.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Claughton and Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park?

      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. Claughton has a resolution rate of 31% and Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park has 23.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Claughton and Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park?

      Claughton falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park 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 Claughton and Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park?

      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 Claughton or Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Claughton and Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park. 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.