Molyneux vs Waterfront South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Molyneux Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Waterfront South Merseyside Police

      Molyneux vs Waterfront South Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Molyneux
      Merseyside Police
      925 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Waterfront South
      Merseyside Police
      3,479 crimes / 12m
      ↑495.7% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Molyneux
      B Waterfront South
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      925
      3,479
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,214
      584
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑495.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Molyneux
      B Waterfront South
      Violent Crime
      332 ↓25%
      1,051 ↑591%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓23%
      291 ↑242%
      Other Theft
      56 ↓5%
      240 ↑264%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓43%
      52 ↑206%
      Burglary
      22 ↓44%
      87 ↑691%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↓8%
      145 ↑303%
      Drugs
      41 ↓16%
      591 ↑688%
      Public Order
      91 ↓18%
      322 ↑485%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      26 ↑117%
      Shoplifting
      128 ↓31%
      448 ↑1111%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      76 ↑322%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      45 ↑543%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      35 ↑775%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓25%
      70 ↑678%
      Overall Verdict
      A Molyneux is the safer choice — scoring 12/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Molyneux safer than Waterfront South?

      Molyneux has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 925 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterfront South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,479 crimes. Molyneux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Molyneux vs Waterfront South?

      Molyneux shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterfront South shows +495.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Molyneux and Waterfront South?

      In Molyneux, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (332 incidents). In Waterfront South, it is Violent Crime (1,051 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Molyneux and Waterfront South?

      Molyneux recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterfront South recorded 291. 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 Waterfront South?

      Violent crime in Molyneux totalled 332 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,051 in Waterfront South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Molyneux and Waterfront South 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%). Waterfront South recorded 584 crimes previously (now 3,479, +495.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Molyneux and Waterfront South?

      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 Waterfront South has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Molyneux and Waterfront South?

      Molyneux falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Waterfront South 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 Waterfront South?

      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 Waterfront South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Molyneux and Waterfront South. 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.