Kew vs West Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Kew Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      West Park Merseyside Police

      Kew vs West Park Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Kew
      Merseyside Police
      1,333 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.4% trend
      28.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      West Park
      Merseyside Police
      1,335 crimes / 12m
      ↑60.8% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kew
      B West Park
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,333
      1,335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,230
      830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.4%
      ↑60.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.4%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kew
      B West Park
      Violent Crime
      626 ↑9%
      585 ↑59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↓26%
      120 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      79 ↑30%
      58 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      23 ↓21%
      28 ↓13%
      Burglary
      28 ↑4%
      36 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      113 ↑18%
      105 ↑31%
      Drugs
      58 ↓23%
      125 ↑140%
      Public Order
      180 ↑22%
      136 ↑58%
      Robbery
      7 ↓13%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      84 ↑147%
      88 ↑132%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑0%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑20%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      24 ↓38%
      26 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Kew is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kew safer than West Park?

      Kew has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,333 crimes in the last 12 months. West Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,335 crimes. Kew scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kew vs West Park?

      Kew shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Park shows +60.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kew and West Park?

      In Kew, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (626 incidents). In West Park, it is Violent Crime (585 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kew and West Park?

      Kew recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Park recorded 120. 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 Kew vs West Park?

      Violent crime in Kew totalled 626 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 585 in West Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kew and West Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kew recorded 1,230 crimes (now 1,333, a change of +8.4%). West Park recorded 830 crimes previously (now 1,335, +60.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kew and West Park?

      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. Kew has a resolution rate of 28.4% and West Park has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kew and West Park?

      Kew falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Park 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 Kew and West Park?

      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 Kew or West Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kew and West Park. 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.