Pensby and Thingwall vs Douglas

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Pensby and Thingwall Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Douglas Greater Manchester Police

      Pensby and Thingwall vs Douglas Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Pensby and Thingwall
      Merseyside Police
      588 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.8% trend
      22.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Douglas
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓77.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pensby and Thingwall
      B Douglas
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      588
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      682
      45
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.8%
      ↓77.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pensby and Thingwall
      B Douglas
      Violent Crime
      297 ↓14%
      10 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      43 ↓40%
      0
      Other Theft
      43 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      12 ↓37%
      0 ↓100%
      Burglary
      24 ↑71%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      43 ↓30%
      0 ↓100%
      Drugs
      25 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      65 ↓3%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↓63%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑133%
      0
      Other Crime
      21 ↑40%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Douglas is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Pensby and Thingwall safer than Douglas?

      Pensby and Thingwall has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 588 crimes in the last 12 months. Douglas has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Douglas scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Pensby and Thingwall vs Douglas?

      Pensby and Thingwall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Douglas shows -77.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Pensby and Thingwall and Douglas?

      In Pensby and Thingwall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (297 incidents). In Douglas, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pensby and Thingwall and Douglas?

      Pensby and Thingwall recorded 43 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Douglas recorded 0. 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 Pensby and Thingwall vs Douglas?

      Violent crime in Pensby and Thingwall totalled 297 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Douglas. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Pensby and Thingwall and Douglas in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pensby and Thingwall recorded 682 crimes (now 588, a change of -13.8%). Douglas recorded 45 crimes previously (now 10, -77.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pensby and Thingwall and Douglas?

      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. Pensby and Thingwall has a resolution rate of 22.6% and Douglas has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pensby and Thingwall and Douglas?

      Pensby and Thingwall falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Douglas is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Pensby and Thingwall and Douglas?

      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 Pensby and Thingwall or Douglas on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pensby and Thingwall and Douglas. 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.