Heswall vs Roby
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Heswall vs Roby Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Heswall safer than Roby?
Heswall has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 436 crimes in the last 12 months. Roby has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 849 crimes. Heswall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Heswall vs Roby?
Heswall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Roby shows +28.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Heswall and Roby?
In Heswall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Roby, it is Violent Crime (321 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heswall and Roby?
Heswall recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roby recorded 159. 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 Roby?
Violent crime in Heswall totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 321 in Roby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Heswall and Roby 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%). Roby recorded 661 crimes previously (now 849, +28.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heswall and Roby?
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 Roby has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Heswall and Roby?
Heswall falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Roby 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 Roby?
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 Roby on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heswall and Roby. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.