Kensington and Fairfield vs Smithdown

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
      3/100
      Smithdown Merseyside Police

      Kensington and Fairfield vs Smithdown 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
      3/100
      High Crime
      Smithdown
      Merseyside Police
      1,928 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kensington and Fairfield
      B Smithdown
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,592
      1,928
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,394
      1,173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.3%
      ↑64.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.7%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kensington and Fairfield
      B Smithdown
      Violent Crime
      1,702 ↑30%
      785 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      268 ↑4%
      152 ↑52%
      Other Theft
      258 ↑21%
      111 ↑46%
      Vehicle Crime
      238 ↑38%
      105 ↑114%
      Burglary
      176 ↑25%
      86 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      310 ↑30%
      146 ↑90%
      Drugs
      601 ↑44%
      128 ↑133%
      Public Order
      406 ↑23%
      185 ↑40%
      Robbery
      69 ↑15%
      27 ↑108%
      Shoplifting
      314 ↑319%
      120 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      23 ↓30%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      72 ↑76%
      25 ↑525%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑146%
      21 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      86 ↑18%
      30 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kensington and Fairfield is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kensington and Fairfield safer than Smithdown?

      Kensington and Fairfield has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,592 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,928 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

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

      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. Smithdown shows +64.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Kensington and Fairfield, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,702 incidents). In Smithdown, it is Violent Crime (785 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Kensington and Fairfield recorded 268 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithdown recorded 152. 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 Smithdown?

      Violent crime in Kensington and Fairfield totalled 1,702 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 785 in Smithdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kensington and Fairfield and Smithdown 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%). Smithdown recorded 1,173 crimes previously (now 1,928, +64.4%).

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

      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 Smithdown has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kensington and Fairfield and Smithdown?

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

      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 Smithdown on a crime map?

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

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