Litherland vs Wallasey

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Litherland Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Wallasey Merseyside Police

      Litherland vs Wallasey Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Litherland
      Merseyside Police
      1,904 crimes / 12m
      ↑61% trend
      27.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Wallasey
      Merseyside Police
      675 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Litherland
      B Wallasey
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,904
      675
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,183
      633
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑61%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.2%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Litherland
      B Wallasey
      Violent Crime
      878 ↑80%
      317 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      209 ↑77%
      87 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      64 ↑21%
      37 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      63 ↓24%
      17 ↓15%
      Burglary
      32 ↑14%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      170 ↑130%
      66 ↑32%
      Drugs
      134 ↑23%
      27 ↑108%
      Public Order
      159 ↑22%
      57 ↓11%
      Robbery
      20 ↑82%
      4 ↓43%
      Shoplifting
      102 ↑386%
      13 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↓6%
      7 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑10%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑7%
      21 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wallasey is the safer choice — scoring 15/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Litherland safer than Wallasey?

      Litherland has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,904 crimes in the last 12 months. Wallasey has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 675 crimes. Wallasey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Litherland vs Wallasey?

      Litherland shows a year-on-year crime trend of +61% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wallasey shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Litherland, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (878 incidents). In Wallasey, it is Violent Crime (317 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Litherland recorded 209 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wallasey recorded 87. 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 Wallasey?

      Violent crime in Litherland totalled 878 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 317 in Wallasey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Litherland and Wallasey 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%). Wallasey recorded 633 crimes previously (now 675, +6.6%).

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

      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 Wallasey has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Litherland and Wallasey?

      Litherland falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Wallasey 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 Wallasey?

      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 Wallasey on a crime map?

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