Molyneux vs West Derby Leyfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Molyneux Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      West Derby Leyfield Merseyside Police

      Molyneux vs West Derby Leyfield Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Molyneux
      Merseyside Police
      925 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      18.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      West Derby Leyfield
      Merseyside Police
      810 crimes / 12m
      ↑75% trend
      21.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Molyneux
      B West Derby Leyfield
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      925
      810
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,214
      463
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↑75%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Molyneux
      B West Derby Leyfield
      Violent Crime
      332 ↓25%
      373 ↑185%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓23%
      91 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      56 ↓5%
      31 ↑82%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓43%
      30 ↓29%
      Burglary
      22 ↓44%
      24 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↓8%
      65 ↑59%
      Drugs
      41 ↓16%
      39 ↑225%
      Public Order
      91 ↓18%
      83 ↑124%
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      13 ↑550%
      Shoplifting
      128 ↓31%
      22 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      7 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      7
      Other Crime
      12 ↓25%
      24 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Molyneux safer than West Derby Leyfield?

      Molyneux has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 925 crimes in the last 12 months. West Derby Leyfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 810 crimes. Molyneux scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Molyneux vs West Derby Leyfield?

      Molyneux shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Derby Leyfield shows +75% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Molyneux and West Derby Leyfield?

      In Molyneux, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (332 incidents). In West Derby Leyfield, it is Violent Crime (373 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Molyneux and West Derby Leyfield?

      Molyneux recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Derby Leyfield recorded 91. 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 West Derby Leyfield?

      Violent crime in Molyneux totalled 332 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 373 in West Derby Leyfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Molyneux and West Derby Leyfield 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%). West Derby Leyfield recorded 463 crimes previously (now 810, +75%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Molyneux and West Derby Leyfield?

      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 West Derby Leyfield has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Molyneux and West Derby Leyfield?

      Molyneux falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Derby Leyfield 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 West Derby Leyfield?

      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 West Derby Leyfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Molyneux and West Derby Leyfield. 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.