Halewood South vs West Derby Leyfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Halewood South Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      West Derby Leyfield Merseyside Police

      Halewood South vs West Derby Leyfield Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Halewood South
      Merseyside Police
      1,122 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.8% trend
      26.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      West Derby Leyfield
      Merseyside Police
      810 crimes / 12m
      ↑75% trend
      21.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Halewood South
      B West Derby Leyfield
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,122
      810
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,071
      463
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑4.8%
      ↑75%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.6%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Halewood South
      B West Derby Leyfield
      Violent Crime
      417 ↑2%
      373 ↑185%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      169 ↑8%
      91 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      45 ↑7%
      31 ↑82%
      Vehicle Crime
      25 ↑9%
      30 ↓29%
      Burglary
      19 ↓27%
      24 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      152 ↑36%
      65 ↑59%
      Drugs
      95 ↑20%
      39 ↑225%
      Public Order
      101 ↓14%
      83 ↑124%
      Robbery
      9 ↑50%
      13 ↑550%
      Shoplifting
      47 ↓15%
      22 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑167%
      7 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑44%
      7
      Other Crime
      21 ↓30%
      24 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Halewood South is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Halewood South safer than West Derby Leyfield?

      Halewood South has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,122 crimes in the last 12 months. West Derby Leyfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 810 crimes. Halewood South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Halewood South vs West Derby Leyfield?

      Halewood South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +4.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Derby Leyfield shows +75% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Halewood South and West Derby Leyfield?

      In Halewood South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (417 incidents). In West Derby Leyfield, it is Violent Crime (373 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Halewood South and West Derby Leyfield?

      Halewood South recorded 169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Derby Leyfield recorded 91. 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 Halewood South vs West Derby Leyfield?

      Violent crime in Halewood South totalled 417 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 373 in West Derby Leyfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Halewood South and West Derby Leyfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Halewood South recorded 1,071 crimes (now 1,122, a change of +4.8%). West Derby Leyfield recorded 463 crimes previously (now 810, +75%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Halewood South and West Derby Leyfield?

      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. Halewood South has a resolution rate of 26.6% and West Derby Leyfield has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Halewood South and West Derby Leyfield?

      Halewood South falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Derby Leyfield 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 Halewood South and West Derby Leyfield?

      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 Halewood South or West Derby Leyfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Halewood South and West Derby Leyfield. 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.