Croxteth Country Park vs West Kirby and Thurstaston

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Croxteth Country Park Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      West Kirby and Thurstaston Merseyside Police

      Croxteth Country Park vs West Kirby and Thurstaston Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Croxteth Country Park
      Merseyside Police
      462 crimes / 12m
      ↑58.2% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      55/100
      Average
      West Kirby and Thurstaston
      Merseyside Police
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Croxteth Country Park
      B West Kirby and Thurstaston
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      462
      354
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      292
      393
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58.2%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.8%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Croxteth Country Park
      B West Kirby and Thurstaston
      Violent Crime
      203 ↑105%
      131 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      62 ↓27%
      67 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑14%
      21 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      8 ↑33%
      Burglary
      26 ↑333%
      33 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑42%
      35 ↓17%
      Drugs
      25 ↑213%
      11 ↓8%
      Public Order
      36 ↑80%
      28 ↓13%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑160%
      12 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      B West Kirby and Thurstaston is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 34/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Croxteth Country Park safer than West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Croxteth Country Park has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 462 crimes in the last 12 months. West Kirby and Thurstaston has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 354 crimes. West Kirby and Thurstaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Croxteth Country Park vs West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Croxteth Country Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Kirby and Thurstaston shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Croxteth Country Park and West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      In Croxteth Country Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (203 incidents). In West Kirby and Thurstaston, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Croxteth Country Park and West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Croxteth Country Park recorded 62 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 67. 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 Croxteth Country Park vs West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Violent crime in Croxteth Country Park totalled 203 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in West Kirby and Thurstaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Croxteth Country Park and West Kirby and Thurstaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Croxteth Country Park recorded 292 crimes (now 462, a change of +58.2%). West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 393 crimes previously (now 354, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Croxteth Country Park and West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      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. Croxteth Country Park has a resolution rate of 19.8% and West Kirby and Thurstaston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Croxteth Country Park and West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Croxteth Country Park falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Kirby and Thurstaston 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 Croxteth Country Park and West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      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 Croxteth Country Park or West Kirby and Thurstaston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Croxteth Country Park and West Kirby and Thurstaston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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