Much Woolton and Hunts Cross vs Toxteth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Much Woolton and Hunts Cross Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Toxteth Merseyside Police

      Much Woolton and Hunts Cross vs Toxteth Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Much Woolton and Hunts Cross
      Merseyside Police
      1,004 crimes / 12m
      ↑8.5% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Toxteth
      Merseyside Police
      2,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑186.6% trend
      33.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Much Woolton and Hunts Cross
      B Toxteth
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,004
      2,138
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      925
      746
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑8.5%
      ↑186.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.8%
      33.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Much Woolton and Hunts Cross
      B Toxteth
      Violent Crime
      380 ↑6%
      900 ↑157%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      144 ↑6%
      126 ↑110%
      Other Theft
      48 ↓11%
      120 ↑275%
      Vehicle Crime
      28 ↓13%
      92 ↑360%
      Burglary
      19 ↓14%
      68 ↑162%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↑35%
      156 ↑117%
      Drugs
      30 ↑88%
      298 ↑259%
      Public Order
      105 ↑1%
      184 ↑247%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      22 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      107 ↑15%
      61
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      18 ↑800%
      Bicycle Theft
      14 ↑40%
      37 ↑640%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑900%
      22 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      17 ↓29%
      34 ↑79%
      Overall Verdict
      A Much Woolton and Hunts Cross is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Much Woolton and Hunts Cross safer than Toxteth?

      Much Woolton and Hunts Cross has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,004 crimes in the last 12 months. Toxteth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 2,138 crimes. Much Woolton and Hunts Cross scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Much Woolton and Hunts Cross vs Toxteth?

      Much Woolton and Hunts Cross shows a year-on-year crime trend of +8.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Toxteth shows +186.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Much Woolton and Hunts Cross and Toxteth?

      In Much Woolton and Hunts Cross, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (380 incidents). In Toxteth, it is Violent Crime (900 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Much Woolton and Hunts Cross and Toxteth?

      Much Woolton and Hunts Cross recorded 144 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Toxteth recorded 126. 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 Much Woolton and Hunts Cross vs Toxteth?

      Violent crime in Much Woolton and Hunts Cross totalled 380 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 900 in Toxteth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Much Woolton and Hunts Cross and Toxteth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Much Woolton and Hunts Cross recorded 925 crimes (now 1,004, a change of +8.5%). Toxteth recorded 746 crimes previously (now 2,138, +186.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Much Woolton and Hunts Cross and Toxteth?

      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. Much Woolton and Hunts Cross has a resolution rate of 25.8% and Toxteth has 33.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Much Woolton and Hunts Cross and Toxteth?

      Much Woolton and Hunts Cross falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Toxteth 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 Much Woolton and Hunts Cross and Toxteth?

      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 Much Woolton and Hunts Cross or Toxteth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Much Woolton and Hunts Cross and Toxteth. 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.