Earlestown vs Moreton West and Saughall Massie

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Earlestown Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Moreton West and Saughall Massie Merseyside Police

      Earlestown vs Moreton West and Saughall Massie Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Earlestown
      Merseyside Police
      1,314 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      24.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Moreton West and Saughall Massie
      Merseyside Police
      738 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Earlestown
      B Moreton West and Saughall Massie
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,314
      738
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,311
      731
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↑1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      18.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Earlestown
      B Moreton West and Saughall Massie
      Violent Crime
      576 ↑6%
      361 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      120 ↓26%
      72 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      54 ↓10%
      37 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓26%
      20 ↓9%
      Burglary
      30 ↑3%
      23 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      108 ↑9%
      56 ↓21%
      Drugs
      82 ↓11%
      49 ↑20%
      Public Order
      125 ↓22%
      52 ↓10%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      6 ↑500%
      Shoplifting
      142 ↑78%
      38 ↑12%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑0%
      4 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      21 ↓13%
      16 ↓27%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Earlestown safer than Moreton West and Saughall Massie?

      Earlestown has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,314 crimes in the last 12 months. Moreton West and Saughall Massie has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 738 crimes. Moreton West and Saughall Massie scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Earlestown vs Moreton West and Saughall Massie?

      Earlestown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Moreton West and Saughall Massie shows +1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Earlestown and Moreton West and Saughall Massie?

      In Earlestown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (576 incidents). In Moreton West and Saughall Massie, it is Violent Crime (361 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Earlestown and Moreton West and Saughall Massie?

      Earlestown recorded 120 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 72. 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 Earlestown vs Moreton West and Saughall Massie?

      Violent crime in Earlestown totalled 576 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 361 in Moreton West and Saughall Massie. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Earlestown and Moreton West and Saughall Massie in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Earlestown recorded 1,311 crimes (now 1,314, a change of +0.2%). Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 731 crimes previously (now 738, +1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Earlestown and Moreton West and Saughall Massie?

      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. Earlestown has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Moreton West and Saughall Massie has 18.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Earlestown and Moreton West and Saughall Massie?

      Earlestown falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Moreton West and Saughall Massie 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 Earlestown and Moreton West and Saughall Massie?

      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 Earlestown or Moreton West and Saughall Massie on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Earlestown and Moreton West and Saughall Massie. 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.