Prescot North vs Rainford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Prescot North vs Rainford Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prescot North safer than Rainford?
Prescot North has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,029 crimes in the last 12 months. Rainford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 213 crimes. Rainford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Prescot North vs Rainford?
Prescot North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -35.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rainford shows -40% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Prescot North and Rainford?
In Prescot North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (344 incidents). In Rainford, it is Violent Crime (107 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prescot North and Rainford?
Prescot North recorded 101 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rainford recorded 16. 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 Prescot North vs Rainford?
Violent crime in Prescot North totalled 344 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in Rainford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Prescot North and Rainford in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prescot North recorded 1,605 crimes (now 1,029, a change of -35.9%). Rainford recorded 355 crimes previously (now 213, -40%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prescot North and Rainford?
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. Prescot North has a resolution rate of 15.8% and Rainford has 54.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Prescot North and Rainford?
Prescot North falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Rainford 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 Prescot North and Rainford?
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 Prescot North or Rainford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prescot North and Rainford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.