Moreton West and Saughall Massie vs Norwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Moreton West and Saughall Massie Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Norwood Merseyside Police

      Moreton West and Saughall Massie vs Norwood Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Moreton West and Saughall Massie
      Merseyside Police
      738 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Norwood
      Merseyside Police
      888 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      21.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Moreton West and Saughall Massie
      B Norwood
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      738
      888
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      731
      938
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1%
      ↓5.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      21.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Moreton West and Saughall Massie
      B Norwood
      Violent Crime
      361 ↑14%
      453 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      72 ↓21%
      40 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      37 ↓8%
      54 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      20 ↓9%
      30 ↓12%
      Burglary
      23 ↓4%
      21 ↓9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↓21%
      56 ↓32%
      Drugs
      49 ↑20%
      55 ↓5%
      Public Order
      52 ↓10%
      77 ↓19%
      Robbery
      6 ↑500%
      4 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      38 ↑12%
      51 ↑31%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      6 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      8 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      16 ↓27%
      32 ↑3%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Moreton West and Saughall Massie safer than Norwood?

      Moreton West and Saughall Massie has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 738 crimes in the last 12 months. Norwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 888 crimes. Moreton West and Saughall Massie scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Moreton West and Saughall Massie vs Norwood?

      Moreton West and Saughall Massie shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Norwood shows -5.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Moreton West and Saughall Massie and Norwood?

      In Moreton West and Saughall Massie, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (361 incidents). In Norwood, it is Violent Crime (453 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Moreton West and Saughall Massie and Norwood?

      Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 72 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Norwood recorded 40. 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 Moreton West and Saughall Massie vs Norwood?

      Violent crime in Moreton West and Saughall Massie totalled 361 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 453 in Norwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Moreton West and Saughall Massie and Norwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Moreton West and Saughall Massie recorded 731 crimes (now 738, a change of +1%). Norwood recorded 938 crimes previously (now 888, -5.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Moreton West and Saughall Massie and Norwood?

      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. Moreton West and Saughall Massie has a resolution rate of 18.9% and Norwood has 21.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Moreton West and Saughall Massie and Norwood?

      Moreton West and Saughall Massie falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Norwood 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 Moreton West and Saughall Massie and Norwood?

      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 Moreton West and Saughall Massie or Norwood on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Moreton West and Saughall Massie and Norwood. 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.