Northwood vs Yew Tree

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Northwood Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Yew Tree Merseyside Police

      Northwood vs Yew Tree Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Northwood
      Merseyside Police
      1,449 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.2% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Yew Tree
      Merseyside Police
      1,421 crimes / 12m
      ↑55.6% trend
      21% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Northwood
      B Yew Tree
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,449
      1,421
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,512
      913
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.2%
      ↑55.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      21%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Northwood
      B Yew Tree
      Violent Crime
      622 ↑1%
      659 ↑58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      140 ↓19%
      192 ↑134%
      Other Theft
      85 ↑33%
      63 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      39 ↓3%
      21 ↓9%
      Burglary
      41 ↓18%
      34 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      162 ↑9%
      120 ↑19%
      Drugs
      165 ↓22%
      97 ↑120%
      Public Order
      117 ↓8%
      146 ↑55%
      Robbery
      10 ↑25%
      9 ↑80%
      Shoplifting
      13 ↑18%
      16 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑23%
      18 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      26 ↓35%
      37 ↑54%
      Overall Verdict
      A Northwood is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Northwood safer than Yew Tree?

      Northwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,449 crimes in the last 12 months. Yew Tree has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,421 crimes. Northwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Northwood vs Yew Tree?

      Northwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Yew Tree shows +55.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Northwood and Yew Tree?

      In Northwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (622 incidents). In Yew Tree, it is Violent Crime (659 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Northwood and Yew Tree?

      Northwood recorded 140 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yew Tree recorded 192. 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 Northwood vs Yew Tree?

      Violent crime in Northwood totalled 622 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 659 in Yew Tree. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Northwood and Yew Tree in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Northwood recorded 1,512 crimes (now 1,449, a change of -4.2%). Yew Tree recorded 913 crimes previously (now 1,421, +55.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Northwood and Yew Tree?

      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. Northwood has a resolution rate of 25% and Yew Tree has 21%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Northwood and Yew Tree?

      Northwood falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Yew Tree 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 Northwood and Yew Tree?

      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 Northwood or Yew Tree on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Northwood and Yew Tree. 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.