Ford vs Whitefield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Ford Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Whitefield Merseyside Police

      Ford vs Whitefield 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Whitefield
      Merseyside Police
      1,875 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.6% trend
      19.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ford
      B Whitefield
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,496
      1,875
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,140
      1,458
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑31.2%
      ↑28.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      19.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ford
      B Whitefield
      Violent Crime
      722 ↑41%
      654 ↑46%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      146 ↑42%
      309 ↑46%
      Other Theft
      51 ↓7%
      112 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      60 ↑43%
      28 ↑27%
      Burglary
      35 ↓22%
      33 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      154 ↑79%
      201 ↑56%
      Drugs
      93 ↑45%
      123 ↑16%
      Public Order
      112 ↑0%
      175 ↑9%
      Robbery
      21 ↑250%
      15 ↑67%
      Shoplifting
      51 ↓24%
      155 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      1
      10 ↑233%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓25%
      18 ↑80%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑57%
      15 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑7%
      27 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ford is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ford safer than Whitefield?

      Ford has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,496 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitefield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,875 crimes. Ford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ford vs Whitefield?

      Ford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +31.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitefield shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (722 incidents). In Whitefield, it is Violent Crime (654 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ford recorded 146 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitefield recorded 309. 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 Whitefield?

      Violent crime in Ford totalled 722 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 654 in Whitefield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ford and Whitefield 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%). Whitefield recorded 1,458 crimes previously (now 1,875, +28.6%).

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

      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 Whitefield has 19.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ford and Whitefield?

      Ford falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Whitefield 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 Whitefield?

      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 Whitefield on a crime map?

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

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