Heswall vs Penny Lane

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Heswall Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Penny Lane Merseyside Police

      Heswall vs Penny Lane Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Heswall
      Merseyside Police
      436 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      15.9% 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 Heswall
      B Penny Lane
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      436
      747
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      447
      324
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↑130.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      32.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heswall
      B Penny Lane
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑0%
      252 ↑88%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑47%
      116 ↑274%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓41%
      37 ↑106%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑171%
      49 ↑133%
      Burglary
      16 ↓30%
      27 ↑93%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓6%
      66 ↑61%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      21 ↑320%
      Public Order
      42 ↓28%
      75 ↑341%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓31%
      69 ↑214%
      Theft from Person
      1
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      10 ↑233%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      8 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      13 ↑30%
      Overall Verdict
      A Heswall is the safer choice — scoring 45/100 vs 15/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heswall safer than Penny Lane?

      Heswall has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 436 crimes in the last 12 months. Penny Lane has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 747 crimes. Heswall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heswall vs Penny Lane?

      Heswall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — 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 Heswall and Penny Lane?

      In Heswall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 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 Heswall and Penny Lane?

      Heswall recorded 66 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 Heswall vs Penny Lane?

      Violent crime in Heswall totalled 177 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 Heswall and Penny Lane in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heswall recorded 447 crimes (now 436, a change of -2.5%). Penny Lane recorded 324 crimes previously (now 747, +130.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heswall 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. Heswall has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Penny Lane has 32.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heswall and Penny Lane?

      Heswall 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 Heswall 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 Heswall or Penny Lane on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heswall 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.