Fazakerley East vs Rainford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Fazakerley East Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Rainford Merseyside Police

      Fazakerley East vs Rainford Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Fazakerley East
      Merseyside Police
      1,548 crimes / 12m
      ↑147.3% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Rainford
      Merseyside Police
      213 crimes / 12m
      ↓40% trend
      54.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fazakerley East
      B Rainford
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,548
      213
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      626
      355
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑147.3%
      ↓40%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      54.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fazakerley East
      B Rainford
      Violent Crime
      725 ↑187%
      107 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      143 ↑123%
      16 ↓63%
      Other Theft
      84 ↑24%
      16 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↑135%
      10 ↓66%
      Burglary
      33 ↑120%
      6 ↓60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      128 ↑73%
      15 ↓32%
      Drugs
      92 ↑207%
      7 ↓61%
      Public Order
      155 ↑192%
      12 ↓65%
      Robbery
      3 ↓40%
      1 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      41 ↑86%
      6 ↓54%
      Theft from Person
      7
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑267%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑240%
      4
      Other Crime
      62 ↑343%
      11 ↓35%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rainford is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fazakerley East safer than Rainford?

      Fazakerley East has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,548 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 213 crimes. Rainford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fazakerley East vs Rainford?

      Fazakerley East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +147.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rainford shows -40% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fazakerley East and Rainford?

      In Fazakerley East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (725 incidents). In Rainford, it is Violent Crime (107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fazakerley East and Rainford?

      Fazakerley East recorded 143 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainford recorded 16. 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 Fazakerley East vs Rainford?

      Violent crime in Fazakerley East totalled 725 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Rainford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fazakerley East and Rainford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fazakerley East recorded 626 crimes (now 1,548, a change of +147.3%). Rainford recorded 355 crimes previously (now 213, -40%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fazakerley East and Rainford?

      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. Fazakerley East has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Rainford has 54.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fazakerley East and Rainford?

      Fazakerley East falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Rainford 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 Fazakerley East and Rainford?

      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 Fazakerley East or Rainford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fazakerley East and Rainford. 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.