Fazakerley North vs Smithdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Fazakerley North Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Smithdown Merseyside Police

      Fazakerley North vs Smithdown Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Fazakerley North
      Merseyside Police
      791 crimes / 12m
      ↑119.1% trend
      24% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Smithdown
      Merseyside Police
      1,928 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fazakerley North
      B Smithdown
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      791
      1,928
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      361
      1,173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑119.1%
      ↑64.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fazakerley North
      B Smithdown
      Violent Crime
      336 ↑99%
      785 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      70 ↑180%
      152 ↑52%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑156%
      111 ↑46%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↑53%
      105 ↑114%
      Burglary
      25 ↑317%
      86 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↑82%
      146 ↑90%
      Drugs
      46 ↑109%
      128 ↑133%
      Public Order
      89 ↑147%
      185 ↑40%
      Robbery
      8 ↑167%
      27 ↑108%
      Shoplifting
      46 ↑360%
      120 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓33%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      25 ↑525%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      21 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      25 ↑213%
      30 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Smithdown is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fazakerley North safer than Smithdown?

      Fazakerley North has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 791 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,928 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fazakerley North vs Smithdown?

      Fazakerley North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +119.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Smithdown shows +64.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fazakerley North and Smithdown?

      In Fazakerley North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (336 incidents). In Smithdown, it is Violent Crime (785 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fazakerley North and Smithdown?

      Fazakerley North recorded 70 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithdown recorded 152. 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 North vs Smithdown?

      Violent crime in Fazakerley North totalled 336 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 785 in Smithdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fazakerley North and Smithdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fazakerley North recorded 361 crimes (now 791, a change of +119.1%). Smithdown recorded 1,173 crimes previously (now 1,928, +64.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fazakerley North and Smithdown?

      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 North has a resolution rate of 24% and Smithdown has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fazakerley North and Smithdown?

      Fazakerley North falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Smithdown 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 North and Smithdown?

      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 North or Smithdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fazakerley North and Smithdown. 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.