Eccleston vs Pensby and Thingwall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Eccleston Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Pensby and Thingwall Merseyside Police

      Eccleston vs Pensby and Thingwall Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Eccleston
      Merseyside Police
      493 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.3% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Pensby and Thingwall
      Merseyside Police
      668 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eccleston
      B Pensby and Thingwall
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      493
      668
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      451
      689
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↓3.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eccleston
      B Pensby and Thingwall
      Violent Crime
      229 ↑14%
      337 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓24%
      49 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑48%
      48 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓11%
      13 ↓48%
      Burglary
      18 ↓10%
      21 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑48%
      51 ↓16%
      Drugs
      23 ↑35%
      31 ↑3%
      Public Order
      43 ↓4%
      79 ↑11%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑29%
      2 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      1 ↓75%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓29%
      22 ↑47%
      Overall Verdict
      A Eccleston is the safer choice — scoring 35/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eccleston safer than Pensby and Thingwall?

      Eccleston has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 493 crimes in the last 12 months. Pensby and Thingwall has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 668 crimes. Eccleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eccleston vs Pensby and Thingwall?

      Eccleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Pensby and Thingwall shows -3.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eccleston and Pensby and Thingwall?

      In Eccleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (229 incidents). In Pensby and Thingwall, it is Violent Crime (337 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eccleston and Pensby and Thingwall?

      Eccleston recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pensby and Thingwall recorded 49. 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 Eccleston vs Pensby and Thingwall?

      Violent crime in Eccleston totalled 229 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 337 in Pensby and Thingwall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eccleston and Pensby and Thingwall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eccleston recorded 451 crimes (now 493, a change of +9.3%). Pensby and Thingwall recorded 689 crimes previously (now 668, -3.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eccleston and Pensby and Thingwall?

      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. Eccleston has a resolution rate of 28.4% and Pensby and Thingwall has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eccleston and Pensby and Thingwall?

      Eccleston falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Pensby and Thingwall 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 Eccleston and Pensby and Thingwall?

      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 Eccleston or Pensby and Thingwall on a crime map?

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

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