Duke's vs West Kirby and Thurstaston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Duke's Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      55/100
      West Kirby and Thurstaston Merseyside Police

      Duke's vs West Kirby and Thurstaston Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Duke's
      Merseyside Police
      2,753 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.4% trend
      32.1% 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 Duke's
      B West Kirby and Thurstaston
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      55/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,753
      354
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,417
      393
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.4%
      ↓9.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Duke's
      B West Kirby and Thurstaston
      Violent Crime
      968 ↓21%
      131 ↓19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      243 ↓9%
      67 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      134 ↓26%
      21 ↓36%
      Vehicle Crime
      48 ↓34%
      8 ↑33%
      Burglary
      58 ↓38%
      33 ↑200%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      149 ↓2%
      35 ↓17%
      Drugs
      238 ↓27%
      11 ↓8%
      Public Order
      350 ↓7%
      28 ↓13%
      Robbery
      34 ↑13%
      1 ↓75%
      Shoplifting
      427 ↓24%
      1 ↓80%
      Theft from Person
      21 ↑40%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      26 ↓26%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      26 ↓28%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      31 ↓33%
      12 ↓8%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Duke's safer than West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Duke's has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,753 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 Duke's vs West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Duke's shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Duke's and West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      In Duke's, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (968 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 Duke's and West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Duke's recorded 243 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 Duke's vs West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Violent crime in Duke's totalled 968 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 Duke's and West Kirby and Thurstaston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Duke's recorded 3,417 crimes (now 2,753, a change of -19.4%). West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 393 crimes previously (now 354, -9.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Duke's 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. Duke's has a resolution rate of 32.1% 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 Duke's and West Kirby and Thurstaston?

      Duke's 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 Duke's 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 Duke's or West Kirby and Thurstaston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Duke's 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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