Molyneux vs Oxton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Molyneux vs Oxton 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 Molyneux safer than Oxton?
Molyneux has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 925 crimes in the last 12 months. Oxton has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,138 crimes. Molyneux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Molyneux vs Oxton?
Molyneux shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Oxton shows +31% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Molyneux and Oxton?
In Molyneux, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (332 incidents). In Oxton, it is Violent Crime (473 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Molyneux and Oxton?
Molyneux recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Oxton recorded 100. 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 Molyneux vs Oxton?
Violent crime in Molyneux totalled 332 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 473 in Oxton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Molyneux and Oxton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Molyneux recorded 1,214 crimes (now 925, a change of -23.8%). Oxton recorded 869 crimes previously (now 1,138, +31%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Molyneux and Oxton?
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. Molyneux has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Oxton has 25.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Molyneux and Oxton?
Molyneux falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Oxton 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 Molyneux and Oxton?
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 Molyneux or Oxton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Molyneux and Oxton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.