Prenton vs Whitford

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Prenton Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      88/100
      Whitford North Wales Police

      Prenton vs Whitford Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Prenton
      Merseyside Police
      858 crimes / 12m
      ↑13.5% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      88/100
      Very Safe
      Whitford
      North Wales Police
      65 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.5% trend
      60% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prenton
      B Whitford
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      88/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      858
      65
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      756
      76
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑13.5%
      ↓14.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.9%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prenton
      B Whitford
      Violent Crime
      385 ↑10%
      26 ↑8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      63 ↓15%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      46 ↑59%
      6 ↓45%
      Vehicle Crime
      46 ↑109%
      3 ↓40%
      Burglary
      32 ↑39%
      2 ↓67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      73 ↑6%
      7 ↑133%
      Drugs
      33 ↓18%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      94 ↓6%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      7 ↑17%
      0
      Shoplifting
      43 ↑378%
      3 ↓40%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      24 ↑14%
      3
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitford is the safer choice — scoring 88/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prenton safer than Whitford?

      Prenton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 858 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitford has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 65 crimes. Whitford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prenton vs Whitford?

      Prenton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +13.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitford shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Prenton and Whitford?

      In Prenton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (385 incidents). In Whitford, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prenton and Whitford?

      Prenton recorded 63 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitford recorded 10. 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 Prenton vs Whitford?

      Violent crime in Prenton totalled 385 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Whitford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prenton and Whitford in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prenton recorded 756 crimes (now 858, a change of +13.5%). Whitford recorded 76 crimes previously (now 65, -14.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prenton and Whitford?

      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. Prenton has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Whitford has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prenton and Whitford?

      Prenton falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Whitford is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Prenton and Whitford?

      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 Prenton or Whitford on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prenton and Whitford. 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.