Norris Green vs West Park

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Norris Green Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      West Park Merseyside Police

      Norris Green vs West Park Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Norris Green
      Merseyside Police
      2,112 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.9% trend
      30.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      West Park
      Merseyside Police
      1,335 crimes / 12m
      ↑60.8% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Norris Green
      B West Park
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,112
      1,335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,855
      830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.9%
      ↑60.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.9%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Norris Green
      B West Park
      Violent Crime
      929 ↑14%
      585 ↑59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      170 ↓30%
      120 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      98 ↑40%
      58 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      62 ↓29%
      28 ↓13%
      Burglary
      44 ↑22%
      36 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      211 ↑26%
      105 ↑31%
      Drugs
      175 ↑101%
      125 ↑140%
      Public Order
      192 ↓9%
      136 ↑58%
      Robbery
      29 ↑222%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      113 ↑95%
      88 ↑132%
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      10 ↑43%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑32%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑31%
      26 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Norris Green safer than West Park?

      Norris Green has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,112 crimes in the last 12 months. West Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,335 crimes. Norris Green scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Norris Green vs West Park?

      Norris Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Park shows +60.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Norris Green and West Park?

      In Norris Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (929 incidents). In West Park, it is Violent Crime (585 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Norris Green and West Park?

      Norris Green recorded 170 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Park recorded 120. 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 Norris Green vs West Park?

      Violent crime in Norris Green totalled 929 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 585 in West Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Norris Green and West Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Norris Green recorded 1,855 crimes (now 2,112, a change of +13.9%). West Park recorded 830 crimes previously (now 1,335, +60.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Norris Green and West Park?

      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. Norris Green has a resolution rate of 30.9% and West Park has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Norris Green and West Park?

      Norris Green falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Park 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 Norris Green and West Park?

      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 Norris Green or West Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Norris Green and West Park. 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.