Croxteth vs Norris Green

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Croxteth Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Norris Green Merseyside Police

      Croxteth vs Norris Green Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Croxteth
      Merseyside Police
      890 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.2% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Norris Green
      Merseyside Police
      2,112 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      30.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Croxteth
      B Norris Green
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      890
      2,112
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      694
      1,855
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑28.2%
      ↑13.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      30.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Croxteth
      B Norris Green
      Violent Crime
      355 ↑45%
      929 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      71 ↓36%
      170 ↓30%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑54%
      98 ↑40%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↑9%
      62 ↓29%
      Burglary
      34 ↑240%
      44 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      76 ↓18%
      211 ↑26%
      Drugs
      72 ↑95%
      175 ↑101%
      Public Order
      108 ↑48%
      192 ↓9%
      Robbery
      16 ↑433%
      29 ↑222%
      Shoplifting
      28 ↑4%
      113 ↑95%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↓40%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑33%
      10 ↑43%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑82%
      25 ↑32%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑60%
      51 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      B Norris Green is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Croxteth safer than Norris Green?

      Croxteth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 890 crimes in the last 12 months. Norris Green has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 2,112 crimes. Norris Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Croxteth vs Norris Green?

      Croxteth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +28.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norris Green shows +13.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Croxteth and Norris Green?

      In Croxteth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (355 incidents). In Norris Green, it is Violent Crime (929 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Croxteth and Norris Green?

      Croxteth recorded 71 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norris Green recorded 170. 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 vs Norris Green?

      Violent crime in Croxteth totalled 355 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 929 in Norris Green. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Croxteth and Norris Green in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Croxteth recorded 694 crimes (now 890, a change of +28.2%). Norris Green recorded 1,855 crimes previously (now 2,112, +13.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Croxteth and Norris Green?

      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 has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Norris Green has 30.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Croxteth and Norris Green?

      Croxteth falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Norris Green 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 and Norris Green?

      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 or Norris Green on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Croxteth and Norris Green. 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.