Eccleston vs Whiston and Cronton

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
      Whiston and Cronton Merseyside Police

      Eccleston vs Whiston and Cronton 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
      Whiston and Cronton
      Merseyside Police
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eccleston
      B Whiston and Cronton
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      493
      737
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      451
      804
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.3%
      ↓8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eccleston
      B Whiston and Cronton
      Violent Crime
      229 ↑14%
      313 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      48 ↓24%
      101 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      34 ↑48%
      23 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓11%
      16 ↓50%
      Burglary
      18 ↓10%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↑48%
      72 ↓18%
      Drugs
      23 ↑35%
      65 ↑27%
      Public Order
      43 ↓4%
      72 ↓31%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑29%
      11 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      9 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓29%
      22 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eccleston safer than Whiston and Cronton?

      Eccleston has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 493 crimes in the last 12 months. Whiston and Cronton has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 737 crimes. Eccleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eccleston vs Whiston and Cronton?

      Eccleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whiston and Cronton shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eccleston and Whiston and Cronton?

      In Eccleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (229 incidents). In Whiston and Cronton, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eccleston and Whiston and Cronton?

      Eccleston recorded 48 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whiston and Cronton recorded 101. 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 Whiston and Cronton?

      Violent crime in Eccleston totalled 229 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Whiston and Cronton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eccleston and Whiston and Cronton 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%). Whiston and Cronton recorded 804 crimes previously (now 737, -8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eccleston and Whiston and Cronton?

      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 Whiston and Cronton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eccleston and Whiston and Cronton?

      Eccleston falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Whiston and Cronton 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 Whiston and Cronton?

      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 Whiston and Cronton on a crime map?

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

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