Litherland vs Molyneux
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Litherland vs Molyneux 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 Litherland safer than Molyneux?
Litherland has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,904 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 Litherland vs Molyneux?
Litherland shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61% — 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 Litherland and Molyneux?
In Litherland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (878 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 Litherland and Molyneux?
Litherland recorded 209 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 Litherland vs Molyneux?
Violent crime in Litherland totalled 878 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 Litherland and Molyneux in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Litherland recorded 1,183 crimes (now 1,904, a change of +61%). Molyneux recorded 1,214 crimes previously (now 925, -23.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Litherland 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. Litherland has a resolution rate of 27.2% and Molyneux has 18.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Litherland and Molyneux?
Litherland 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 Litherland 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 Litherland or Molyneux on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Litherland and Molyneux. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.