Netherton and Orrell vs Prescot South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Netherton and Orrell Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Prescot South Merseyside Police

      Netherton and Orrell vs Prescot South Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Netherton and Orrell
      Merseyside Police
      1,407 crimes / 12m
      ↑39.9% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Prescot South
      Merseyside Police
      1,392 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.8% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Netherton and Orrell
      B Prescot South
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,407
      1,392
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,006
      989
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑39.9%
      ↑40.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Netherton and Orrell
      B Prescot South
      Violent Crime
      635 ↑44%
      630 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      124 ↑28%
      126 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      91 ↑57%
      44 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      59 ↓20%
      37 ↑131%
      Burglary
      31 ↓6%
      18 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      124 ↑24%
      92 ↓18%
      Drugs
      80 ↑60%
      122 ↑88%
      Public Order
      119 ↑34%
      143 ↑25%
      Robbery
      16 ↑220%
      5 ↓17%
      Shoplifting
      57 ↑119%
      128 ↑1500%
      Theft from Person
      4
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓7%
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑1100%
      13 ↑117%
      Other Crime
      42 ↑121%
      32 ↑52%
      Overall Verdict
      A Netherton and Orrell is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Netherton and Orrell safer than Prescot South?

      Netherton and Orrell has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,407 crimes in the last 12 months. Prescot South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,392 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Netherton and Orrell vs Prescot South?

      Netherton and Orrell shows a year-on-year crime trend of +39.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Prescot South shows +40.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Netherton and Orrell and Prescot South?

      In Netherton and Orrell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (635 incidents). In Prescot South, it is Violent Crime (630 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Netherton and Orrell and Prescot South?

      Netherton and Orrell recorded 124 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Prescot South 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 Netherton and Orrell vs Prescot South?

      Violent crime in Netherton and Orrell totalled 635 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 630 in Prescot South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Netherton and Orrell and Prescot South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Netherton and Orrell recorded 1,006 crimes (now 1,407, a change of +39.9%). Prescot South recorded 989 crimes previously (now 1,392, +40.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Netherton and Orrell and Prescot 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. Netherton and Orrell has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Prescot South has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Netherton and Orrell and Prescot South?

      Netherton and Orrell falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Prescot 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 Netherton and Orrell and Prescot 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 Netherton and Orrell or Prescot South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Netherton and Orrell and Prescot South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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