Fazakerley West vs Wavertree Village

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Fazakerley West Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Wavertree Village Merseyside Police

      Fazakerley West vs Wavertree Village Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Fazakerley West
      Merseyside Police
      1,419 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.8% trend
      25.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Wavertree Village
      Merseyside Police
      1,255 crimes / 12m
      ↑103.1% trend
      32.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Fazakerley West
      B Wavertree Village
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,419
      1,255
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,045
      618
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.8%
      ↑103.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.1%
      32.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fazakerley West
      B Wavertree Village
      Violent Crime
      710 ↑42%
      530 ↑89%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      101 ↑20%
      103 ↑119%
      Other Theft
      74 ↑42%
      78 ↑169%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑10%
      61 ↑221%
      Burglary
      36 ↑140%
      44 ↑22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      120 ↑60%
      105 ↑46%
      Drugs
      80 ↑5%
      69 ↑92%
      Public Order
      139 ↑39%
      111 ↑102%
      Robbery
      11 ↑267%
      13 ↑225%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑333%
      83 ↑8200%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓60%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      13 ↑225%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑20%
      15 ↑36%
      Other Crime
      69 ↓14%
      28 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wavertree Village 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 West safer than Wavertree Village?

      Fazakerley West has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,419 crimes in the last 12 months. Wavertree Village has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,255 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Fazakerley West vs Wavertree Village?

      Fazakerley West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wavertree Village shows +103.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Fazakerley West and Wavertree Village?

      In Fazakerley West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (710 incidents). In Wavertree Village, it is Violent Crime (530 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Fazakerley West and Wavertree Village?

      Fazakerley West recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wavertree Village recorded 103. 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 West vs Wavertree Village?

      Violent crime in Fazakerley West totalled 710 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 530 in Wavertree Village. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Fazakerley West and Wavertree Village in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fazakerley West recorded 1,045 crimes (now 1,419, a change of +35.8%). Wavertree Village recorded 618 crimes previously (now 1,255, +103.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fazakerley West and Wavertree Village?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 25.1% and Wavertree Village has 32.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fazakerley West and Wavertree Village?

      Fazakerley West falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Wavertree Village 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 West and Wavertree Village?

      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 West or Wavertree Village on a crime map?

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

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