Edge Hill vs Leasowe and Moreton East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Edge Hill Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Leasowe and Moreton East Merseyside Police

      Edge Hill vs Leasowe and Moreton East Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Edge Hill
      Merseyside Police
      2,044 crimes / 12m
      ↑173.3% trend
      31.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Leasowe and Moreton East
      Merseyside Police
      1,301 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.9% trend
      22.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Edge Hill
      B Leasowe and Moreton East
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,044
      1,301
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      748
      1,264
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑173.3%
      ↑2.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.8%
      22.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Edge Hill
      B Leasowe and Moreton East
      Violent Crime
      809 ↑203%
      614 ↑5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      145 ↑184%
      154 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      146 ↑240%
      45 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      85 ↑136%
      42 ↑8%
      Burglary
      63 ↑152%
      31 ↓11%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      153 ↑132%
      121 ↓6%
      Drugs
      241 ↑130%
      56 ↑8%
      Public Order
      181 ↑141%
      137 ↑10%
      Robbery
      25 ↑150%
      14 ↑180%
      Shoplifting
      87 ↑129%
      32 ↑10%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      40 ↑1233%
      10 ↑233%
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↑186%
      11 ↑22%
      Other Crime
      43 ↑258%
      34 ↓26%
      Overall Verdict
      B Leasowe and Moreton East is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Edge Hill safer than Leasowe and Moreton East?

      Edge Hill has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,044 crimes in the last 12 months. Leasowe and Moreton East has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,301 crimes. Leasowe and Moreton East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Edge Hill vs Leasowe and Moreton East?

      Edge Hill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +173.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Leasowe and Moreton East shows +2.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Edge Hill and Leasowe and Moreton East?

      In Edge Hill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (809 incidents). In Leasowe and Moreton East, it is Violent Crime (614 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Edge Hill and Leasowe and Moreton East?

      Edge Hill recorded 145 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 154. 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 Edge Hill vs Leasowe and Moreton East?

      Violent crime in Edge Hill totalled 809 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 614 in Leasowe and Moreton East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Edge Hill and Leasowe and Moreton East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Edge Hill recorded 748 crimes (now 2,044, a change of +173.3%). Leasowe and Moreton East recorded 1,264 crimes previously (now 1,301, +2.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Edge Hill and Leasowe and Moreton East?

      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. Edge Hill has a resolution rate of 31.8% and Leasowe and Moreton East has 22.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Edge Hill and Leasowe and Moreton East?

      Edge Hill falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Leasowe and Moreton East 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 Edge Hill and Leasowe and Moreton East?

      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 Edge Hill or Leasowe and Moreton East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Edge Hill and Leasowe and Moreton East. 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.