Harington vs Whiston and Cronton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Harington Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      16/100
      Whiston and Cronton Merseyside Police

      Harington vs Whiston and Cronton Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Harington
      Merseyside Police
      596 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.9% trend
      27.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      16/100
      High Crime
      Whiston and Cronton
      Merseyside Police
      737 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.3% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Harington
      B Whiston and Cronton
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      16/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      596
      737
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      459
      804
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.9%
      ↓8.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.4%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Harington
      B Whiston and Cronton
      Violent Crime
      217 ↑14%
      313 ↓3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↑110%
      101 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      31 ↑11%
      23 ↓23%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓42%
      16 ↓50%
      Burglary
      21 ↓19%
      23 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓10%
      72 ↓18%
      Drugs
      20 ↑0%
      65 ↑27%
      Public Order
      46 ↑15%
      72 ↓31%
      Robbery
      13 ↑333%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      69 ↑138%
      11 ↓35%
      Theft from Person
      2
      2
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      3 ↑50%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑300%
      9 ↓18%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑57%
      22 ↓15%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Harington safer than Whiston and Cronton?

      Harington has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 596 crimes in the last 12 months. Whiston and Cronton has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 737 crimes. Harington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Harington vs Whiston and Cronton?

      Harington shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whiston and Cronton shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Harington and Whiston and Cronton?

      In Harington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (217 incidents). In Whiston and Cronton, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Harington and Whiston and Cronton?

      Harington recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whiston and Cronton recorded 101. 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 Harington vs Whiston and Cronton?

      Violent crime in Harington totalled 217 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Whiston and Cronton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Harington and Whiston and Cronton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Harington recorded 459 crimes (now 596, a change of +29.9%). Whiston and Cronton recorded 804 crimes previously (now 737, -8.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Harington and Whiston and Cronton?

      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. Harington has a resolution rate of 27.4% and Whiston and Cronton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Harington and Whiston and Cronton?

      Harington falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Whiston and Cronton 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 Harington and Whiston and Cronton?

      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 Harington or Whiston and Cronton on a crime map?

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

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