Heswall vs West Derby Muirhead

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Heswall Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Derby Muirhead Merseyside Police

      Heswall vs West Derby Muirhead Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Heswall
      Merseyside Police
      436 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      15.9% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Derby Muirhead
      Merseyside Police
      723 crimes / 12m
      ↑78.1% trend
      31.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heswall
      B West Derby Muirhead
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      436
      723
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      447
      406
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↑78.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      31.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heswall
      B West Derby Muirhead
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑0%
      307 ↑113%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑47%
      43 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓41%
      30 ↑30%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑171%
      29 ↑45%
      Burglary
      16 ↓30%
      32 ↑191%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓6%
      82 ↑165%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      59 ↑211%
      Public Order
      42 ↓28%
      59 ↑44%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      15 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓31%
      22 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      6 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      18 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      20 ↑150%
      Overall Verdict
      A Heswall is the safer choice — scoring 45/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heswall safer than West Derby Muirhead?

      Heswall has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 436 crimes in the last 12 months. West Derby Muirhead has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 723 crimes. Heswall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heswall vs West Derby Muirhead?

      Heswall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Derby Muirhead shows +78.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heswall and West Derby Muirhead?

      In Heswall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In West Derby Muirhead, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heswall and West Derby Muirhead?

      Heswall recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Derby Muirhead recorded 43. 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 West Derby Muirhead?

      Violent crime in Heswall totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in West Derby Muirhead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heswall and West Derby Muirhead 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%). West Derby Muirhead recorded 406 crimes previously (now 723, +78.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heswall and West Derby Muirhead?

      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 West Derby Muirhead has 31.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heswall and West Derby Muirhead?

      Heswall falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Derby Muirhead 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 West Derby Muirhead?

      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 West Derby Muirhead on a crime map?

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

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