Kensington and Fairfield vs Molyneux

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Kensington and Fairfield Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      12/100
      Molyneux Merseyside Police

      Kensington and Fairfield vs Molyneux Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Kensington and Fairfield
      Merseyside Police
      4,592 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.3% trend
      32.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      12/100
      High Crime
      Molyneux
      Merseyside Police
      925 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kensington and Fairfield
      B Molyneux
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      12/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,592
      925
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,394
      1,214
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.3%
      ↓23.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      18.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kensington and Fairfield
      B Molyneux
      Violent Crime
      1,702 ↑30%
      332 ↓25%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      268 ↑4%
      132 ↓23%
      Other Theft
      258 ↑21%
      56 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      238 ↑38%
      30 ↓43%
      Burglary
      176 ↑25%
      22 ↓44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      310 ↑30%
      60 ↓8%
      Drugs
      601 ↑44%
      41 ↓16%
      Public Order
      406 ↑23%
      91 ↓18%
      Robbery
      69 ↑15%
      6 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      314 ↑319%
      128 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      23 ↓30%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      72 ↑76%
      8 ↑60%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑146%
      3 ↓57%
      Other Crime
      86 ↑18%
      12 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      B Molyneux is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kensington and Fairfield safer than Molyneux?

      Kensington and Fairfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,592 crimes in the last 12 months. Molyneux has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) with 925 crimes. Molyneux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kensington and Fairfield vs Molyneux?

      Kensington and Fairfield shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Molyneux shows -23.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kensington and Fairfield and Molyneux?

      In Kensington and Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,702 incidents). In Molyneux, it is Violent Crime (332 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kensington and Fairfield and Molyneux?

      Kensington and Fairfield recorded 268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Molyneux recorded 132. 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 Kensington and Fairfield vs Molyneux?

      Violent crime in Kensington and Fairfield totalled 1,702 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 332 in Molyneux. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kensington and Fairfield and Molyneux in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kensington and Fairfield recorded 3,394 crimes (now 4,592, a change of +35.3%). Molyneux recorded 1,214 crimes previously (now 925, -23.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kensington and Fairfield and Molyneux?

      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. Kensington and Fairfield has a resolution rate of 32.7% and Molyneux has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kensington and Fairfield and Molyneux?

      Kensington and Fairfield falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Molyneux 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 Kensington and Fairfield and Molyneux?

      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 Kensington and Fairfield or Molyneux on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kensington and Fairfield and Molyneux. 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.