Ford vs Prenton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Ford Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      5/100
      Prenton Merseyside Police

      Ford vs Prenton Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Ford
      Merseyside Police
      1,496 crimes / 12m
      ↑31.2% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      5/100
      High Crime
      Prenton
      Merseyside Police
      858 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.5% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ford
      B Prenton
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      5/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,496
      858
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,140
      756
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.2%
      ↑13.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ford
      B Prenton
      Violent Crime
      722 ↑41%
      385 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↑42%
      63 ↓15%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓7%
      46 ↑59%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑43%
      46 ↑109%
      Burglary
      35 ↓22%
      32 ↑39%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      154 ↑79%
      73 ↑6%
      Drugs
      93 ↑45%
      33 ↓18%
      Public Order
      112 ↑0%
      94 ↓6%
      Robbery
      21 ↑250%
      7 ↑17%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↓24%
      43 ↑378%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓25%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      8 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑7%
      24 ↑14%
      Overall Verdict
      B Prenton is the safer choice — scoring 5/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ford safer than Prenton?

      Ford has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,496 crimes in the last 12 months. Prenton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 858 crimes. Prenton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ford vs Prenton?

      Ford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prenton shows +13.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ford and Prenton?

      In Ford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (722 incidents). In Prenton, it is Violent Crime (385 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ford and Prenton?

      Ford recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prenton recorded 63. 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 Ford vs Prenton?

      Violent crime in Ford totalled 722 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 385 in Prenton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ford and Prenton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ford recorded 1,140 crimes (now 1,496, a change of +31.2%). Prenton recorded 756 crimes previously (now 858, +13.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ford and Prenton?

      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. Ford has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Prenton has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ford and Prenton?

      Ford falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Prenton 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 Ford and Prenton?

      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 Ford or Prenton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ford and Prenton. 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.