Pensby and Thingwall vs Walton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Pensby and Thingwall vs Walton Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Pensby and Thingwall safer than Walton?
Pensby and Thingwall has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 668 crimes in the last 12 months. Walton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 2,891 crimes. Pensby and Thingwall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Pensby and Thingwall vs Walton?
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. Walton shows +12.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Pensby and Thingwall and Walton?
In Pensby and Thingwall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (337 incidents). In Walton, it is Violent Crime (1,399 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Pensby and Thingwall and Walton?
Pensby and Thingwall recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walton recorded 236. 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 Walton?
Violent crime in Pensby and Thingwall totalled 337 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,399 in Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Pensby and Thingwall and Walton 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%). Walton recorded 2,569 crimes previously (now 2,891, +12.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Pensby and Thingwall and Walton?
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 Walton has 25.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Pensby and Thingwall and Walton?
Pensby and Thingwall falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Walton 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 Walton?
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 Walton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Pensby and Thingwall and Walton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.