Litherland vs Roby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Litherland Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Roby Merseyside Police

      Litherland vs Roby Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Litherland
      Merseyside Police
      1,904 crimes / 12m
      ↑61% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Roby
      Merseyside Police
      849 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Litherland
      B Roby
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,904
      849
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,183
      661
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑61%
      ↑28.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Litherland
      B Roby
      Violent Crime
      878 ↑80%
      321 ↑47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑77%
      159 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      64 ↑21%
      38 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      63 ↓24%
      28 ↑8%
      Burglary
      32 ↑14%
      31 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↑130%
      84 ↑47%
      Drugs
      134 ↑23%
      53 ↑10%
      Public Order
      159 ↑22%
      66 ↑27%
      Robbery
      20 ↑82%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      102 ↑386%
      36 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓6%
      9 ↑80%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑10%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑7%
      13 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Roby 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 Litherland safer than Roby?

      Litherland has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,904 crimes in the last 12 months. Roby has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 849 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Litherland vs Roby?

      Litherland shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Roby shows +28.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Litherland and Roby?

      In Litherland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (878 incidents). In Roby, it is Violent Crime (321 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Litherland and Roby?

      Litherland recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roby recorded 159. 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 Roby?

      Violent crime in Litherland totalled 878 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 321 in Roby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Litherland and Roby 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%). Roby recorded 661 crimes previously (now 849, +28.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Litherland and Roby?

      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 Roby has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Litherland and Roby?

      Litherland falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Roby 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 Roby?

      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 Roby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Litherland and Roby. 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.