Netherton and Orrell vs Aughton & Holborn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Netherton and Orrell Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Aughton & Holborn Lancashire Constabulary

      Netherton and Orrell vs Aughton & Holborn Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Netherton and Orrell
      Merseyside Police
      1,752 crimes / 12m
      ↑74% trend
      24.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Aughton & Holborn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      276 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.3% trend
      17.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Netherton and Orrell
      B Aughton & Holborn
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,752
      276
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,007
      360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑74%
      ↓23.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.3%
      17.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Netherton and Orrell
      B Aughton & Holborn
      Violent Crime
      771 ↑78%
      102 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑59%
      75 ↓46%
      Other Theft
      113 ↑105%
      23 ↑130%
      Vehicle Crime
      67 ↓12%
      7 ↓36%
      Burglary
      41 ↑17%
      17 ↓15%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      155 ↑63%
      24 ↓23%
      Drugs
      99 ↑71%
      7 ↑40%
      Public Order
      142 ↑56%
      11 ↓48%
      Robbery
      22 ↑267%
      2 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      96 ↑405%
      2 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      9 ↑800%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      16 ↑14%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑700%
      2 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      46 ↑84%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aughton & Holborn is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Netherton and Orrell safer than Aughton & Holborn?

      Netherton and Orrell has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,752 crimes in the last 12 months. Aughton & Holborn has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 276 crimes. Aughton & Holborn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Netherton and Orrell vs Aughton & Holborn?

      Netherton and Orrell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +74% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aughton & Holborn shows -23.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Netherton and Orrell and Aughton & Holborn?

      In Netherton and Orrell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (771 incidents). In Aughton & Holborn, it is Violent Crime (102 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Netherton and Orrell and Aughton & Holborn?

      Netherton and Orrell recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aughton & Holborn recorded 75. 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 Netherton and Orrell vs Aughton & Holborn?

      Violent crime in Netherton and Orrell totalled 771 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 102 in Aughton & Holborn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Netherton and Orrell and Aughton & Holborn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Netherton and Orrell recorded 1,007 crimes (now 1,752, a change of +74%). Aughton & Holborn recorded 360 crimes previously (now 276, -23.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Netherton and Orrell and Aughton & Holborn?

      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. Netherton and Orrell has a resolution rate of 24.3% and Aughton & Holborn has 17.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Netherton and Orrell and Aughton & Holborn?

      Netherton and Orrell falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Aughton & Holborn is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Netherton and Orrell and Aughton & Holborn?

      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 Netherton and Orrell or Aughton & Holborn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Netherton and Orrell and Aughton & Holborn. 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.