Pensby and Thingwall vs Roby

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Pensby and Thingwall Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Roby Merseyside Police

      Pensby and Thingwall vs Roby Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Pensby and Thingwall
      Merseyside Police
      668 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Roby
      Merseyside Police
      849 crimes / 12m
      ↑28.4% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Pensby and Thingwall
      B Roby
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      668
      849
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      689
      661
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.1%
      ↑28.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Pensby and Thingwall
      B Roby
      Violent Crime
      337 ↓2%
      321 ↑47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↓33%
      159 ↑24%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑30%
      38 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓48%
      28 ↑8%
      Burglary
      21 ↑24%
      31 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↓16%
      84 ↑47%
      Drugs
      31 ↑3%
      53 ↑10%
      Public Order
      79 ↑11%
      66 ↑27%
      Robbery
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓75%
      36 ↑33%
      Theft from Person
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓75%
      9 ↑80%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑167%
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      22 ↑47%
      13 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Pensby and Thingwall is the safer choice — scoring 16/100 vs 3/100 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 Roby?

      Pensby and Thingwall has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 668 crimes in the last 12 months. Roby has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 849 crimes. Pensby and Thingwall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Pensby and Thingwall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Roby shows +28.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Pensby and Thingwall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (337 incidents). In Roby, it is Violent Crime (321 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Pensby and Thingwall recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Roby recorded 159. 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 Roby?

      Violent crime in Pensby and Thingwall totalled 337 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 321 in Roby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Pensby and Thingwall recorded 689 crimes (now 668, a change of -3.1%). Roby recorded 661 crimes previously (now 849, +28.4%).

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

      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 24.4% and Roby has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Pensby and Thingwall and Roby?

      Pensby and Thingwall falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Roby 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 Pensby and Thingwall and Roby?

      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 Roby on a crime map?

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