Dingle vs Prescot South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Dingle Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Prescot South Merseyside Police

      Dingle vs Prescot South Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Dingle
      Merseyside Police
      2,229 crimes / 12m
      ↑58.9% trend
      30.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Prescot South
      Merseyside Police
      1,392 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.8% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Dingle
      B Prescot South
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,229
      1,392
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,403
      989
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58.9%
      ↑40.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.7%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dingle
      B Prescot South
      Violent Crime
      816 ↑67%
      630 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      193 ↓16%
      126 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      132 ↑74%
      44 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      113 ↑253%
      37 ↑131%
      Burglary
      69 ↑130%
      18 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      174 ↑35%
      92 ↓18%
      Drugs
      237 ↑74%
      122 ↑88%
      Public Order
      202 ↑50%
      143 ↑25%
      Robbery
      18 ↑157%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      186 ↑170%
      128 ↑1500%
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      27 ↑238%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↓11%
      13 ↑117%
      Other Crime
      38 ↑6%
      32 ↑52%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prescot South is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dingle safer than Prescot South?

      Dingle has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,229 crimes in the last 12 months. Prescot South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,392 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Dingle vs Prescot South?

      Dingle shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prescot South shows +40.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Dingle and Prescot South?

      In Dingle, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (816 incidents). In Prescot South, it is Violent Crime (630 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Dingle and Prescot South?

      Dingle recorded 193 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prescot South recorded 126. 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 Dingle vs Prescot South?

      Violent crime in Dingle totalled 816 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 630 in Prescot South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Dingle and Prescot South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dingle recorded 1,403 crimes (now 2,229, a change of +58.9%). Prescot South recorded 989 crimes previously (now 1,392, +40.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dingle and Prescot South?

      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. Dingle has a resolution rate of 30.7% and Prescot South has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dingle and Prescot South?

      Dingle falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Prescot South 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 Dingle and Prescot South?

      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 Dingle or Prescot South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dingle and Prescot South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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