Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park vs Whitefield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park vs Whitefield 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 Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park safer than Whitefield?
Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,058 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitefield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,875 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park vs Whitefield?
Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +47.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitefield shows +28.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park and Whitefield?
In Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (495 incidents). In Whitefield, it is Violent Crime (654 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park and Whitefield?
Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park recorded 114 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitefield recorded 309. 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 Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park vs Whitefield?
Violent crime in Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park totalled 495 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 654 in Whitefield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park and Whitefield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park recorded 719 crimes (now 1,058, a change of +47.2%). Whitefield recorded 1,458 crimes previously (now 1,875, +28.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park and Whitefield?
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. Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park has a resolution rate of 23.2% and Whitefield has 19.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park and Whitefield?
Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Whitefield 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 Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park and Whitefield?
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 Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park or Whitefield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Knotty Ash and Dovecot Park and Whitefield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.