Orrell Park vs Wavertree Garden Suburb

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Orrell Park Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Wavertree Garden Suburb Merseyside Police

      Orrell Park vs Wavertree Garden Suburb Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Orrell Park
      Merseyside Police
      984 crimes / 12m
      ↑176.4% trend
      24.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Wavertree Garden Suburb
      Merseyside Police
      851 crimes / 12m
      ↑122.2% trend
      31.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Orrell Park
      B Wavertree Garden Suburb
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      984
      851
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      356
      383
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑176.4%
      ↑122.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Orrell Park
      B Wavertree Garden Suburb
      Violent Crime
      502 ↑195%
      339 ↑93%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↑130%
      77 ↑88%
      Other Theft
      46 ↑229%
      46 ↑109%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑55%
      33 ↑120%
      Burglary
      22 ↑69%
      19 ↑217%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      86 ↑169%
      75 ↑127%
      Drugs
      33 ↑154%
      44 ↑132%
      Public Order
      78 ↑111%
      85 ↑73%
      Robbery
      8
      10 ↑233%
      Shoplifting
      45 ↑2150%
      86 ↑1620%
      Theft from Person
      2
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      5
      12 ↑1100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      7 ↑600%
      Other Crime
      36 ↑177%
      15 ↑36%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wavertree Garden Suburb is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Orrell Park safer than Wavertree Garden Suburb?

      Orrell Park has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 984 crimes in the last 12 months. Wavertree Garden Suburb has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 851 crimes. Wavertree Garden Suburb scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Orrell Park vs Wavertree Garden Suburb?

      Orrell Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +176.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wavertree Garden Suburb shows +122.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Orrell Park and Wavertree Garden Suburb?

      In Orrell Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (502 incidents). In Wavertree Garden Suburb, it is Violent Crime (339 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Orrell Park and Wavertree Garden Suburb?

      Orrell Park recorded 69 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 77. 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 Orrell Park vs Wavertree Garden Suburb?

      Violent crime in Orrell Park totalled 502 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 339 in Wavertree Garden Suburb. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Orrell Park and Wavertree Garden Suburb in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Orrell Park recorded 356 crimes (now 984, a change of +176.4%). Wavertree Garden Suburb recorded 383 crimes previously (now 851, +122.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Orrell Park and Wavertree Garden Suburb?

      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. Orrell Park has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Wavertree Garden Suburb has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Orrell Park and Wavertree Garden Suburb?

      Orrell Park falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Wavertree Garden Suburb 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 Orrell Park and Wavertree Garden Suburb?

      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 Orrell Park or Wavertree Garden Suburb on a crime map?

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

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