Haydock vs Penny Lane

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Haydock Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Penny Lane Merseyside Police

      Haydock vs Penny Lane Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Haydock
      Merseyside Police
      1,017 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.1% trend
      36.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Penny Lane
      Merseyside Police
      747 crimes / 12m
      ↑130.6% trend
      32.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Haydock
      B Penny Lane
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,017
      747
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,072
      324
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.1%
      ↑130.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      36.7%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Haydock
      B Penny Lane
      Violent Crime
      412 ↓4%
      252 ↑88%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↓24%
      116 ↑274%
      Other Theft
      89 ↓14%
      37 ↑106%
      Vehicle Crime
      63 ↑2%
      49 ↑133%
      Burglary
      31 ↑3%
      27 ↑93%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      89 ↓1%
      66 ↑61%
      Drugs
      51 ↑13%
      21 ↑320%
      Public Order
      83 ↓32%
      75 ↑341%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      78 ↑42%
      69 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      10 ↑233%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      33 ↑14%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Haydock safer than Penny Lane?

      Haydock has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,017 crimes in the last 12 months. Penny Lane has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 747 crimes. Penny Lane scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Haydock vs Penny Lane?

      Haydock shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Penny Lane shows +130.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Haydock and Penny Lane?

      In Haydock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (412 incidents). In Penny Lane, it is Violent Crime (252 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Haydock and Penny Lane?

      Haydock recorded 72 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Penny Lane recorded 116. 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 Haydock vs Penny Lane?

      Violent crime in Haydock totalled 412 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 252 in Penny Lane. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Haydock and Penny Lane in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Haydock recorded 1,072 crimes (now 1,017, a change of -5.1%). Penny Lane recorded 324 crimes previously (now 747, +130.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Haydock and Penny Lane?

      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. Haydock has a resolution rate of 36.7% and Penny Lane has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Haydock and Penny Lane?

      Haydock falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Penny Lane 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 Haydock and Penny Lane?

      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 Haydock or Penny Lane on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Haydock and Penny Lane. 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.