Eastham vs Grassendale and Cressington

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    24/100
    Eastham Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Grassendale and Cressington Merseyside Police

      Eastham vs Grassendale and Cressington Results

      A
      24/100
      High Crime
      Eastham
      Merseyside Police
      650 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.9% trend
      30% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Grassendale and Cressington
      Merseyside Police
      516 crimes / 12m
      ↑108.9% trend
      25.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eastham
      B Grassendale and Cressington
      Safety Score
      24/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      650
      516
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      656
      247
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.9%
      ↑108.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30%
      25.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastham
      B Grassendale and Cressington
      Violent Crime
      262 ↓13%
      226 ↑105%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓26%
      59 ↑168%
      Other Theft
      33 ↓27%
      29 ↑71%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓33%
      20 ↑25%
      Burglary
      26 ↑136%
      15 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑50%
      49 ↑158%
      Drugs
      31 ↑41%
      27 ↑93%
      Public Order
      83 ↑24%
      48 ↑118%
      Robbery
      10
      4 ↑300%
      Shoplifting
      50 ↑6%
      20 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      18 ↑50%
      13 ↑550%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastham safer than Grassendale and Cressington?

      Eastham has a safety score of 24/100 (High Crime) and recorded 650 crimes in the last 12 months. Grassendale and Cressington has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 516 crimes. Grassendale and Cressington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eastham vs Grassendale and Cressington?

      Eastham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Grassendale and Cressington shows +108.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eastham and Grassendale and Cressington?

      In Eastham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (262 incidents). In Grassendale and Cressington, it is Violent Crime (226 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eastham and Grassendale and Cressington?

      Eastham recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Grassendale and Cressington recorded 59. 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 Eastham vs Grassendale and Cressington?

      Violent crime in Eastham totalled 262 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 226 in Grassendale and Cressington. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eastham and Grassendale and Cressington in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastham recorded 656 crimes (now 650, a change of -0.9%). Grassendale and Cressington recorded 247 crimes previously (now 516, +108.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastham and Grassendale and Cressington?

      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. Eastham has a resolution rate of 30% and Grassendale and Cressington has 25.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastham and Grassendale and Cressington?

      Eastham falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Grassendale and Cressington 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 Eastham and Grassendale and Cressington?

      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 Eastham or Grassendale and Cressington on a crime map?

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

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