Litherland vs Speke
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Litherland vs Speke 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 Speke?
Litherland has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,904 crimes in the last 12 months. Speke has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) with 1,976 crimes. Speke scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Litherland vs Speke?
Litherland shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Speke shows -3.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Litherland and Speke?
In Litherland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (878 incidents). In Speke, it is Violent Crime (692 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Litherland and Speke?
Litherland recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Speke recorded 194. 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 Speke?
Violent crime in Litherland totalled 878 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 692 in Speke. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Litherland and Speke 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%). Speke recorded 2,050 crimes previously (now 1,976, -3.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Litherland and Speke?
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 Speke has 39.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Litherland and Speke?
Litherland falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Speke 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 Speke?
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 Speke on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Litherland and Speke. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.