Prescot North vs Smithdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Prescot North Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Smithdown Merseyside Police

      Prescot North vs Smithdown Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Prescot North
      Merseyside Police
      1,427 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.1% trend
      28.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Smithdown
      Merseyside Police
      1,928 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prescot North
      B Smithdown
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,427
      1,928
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,662
      1,173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.1%
      ↑64.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.9%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prescot North
      B Smithdown
      Violent Crime
      481 ↓14%
      785 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      122 ↓37%
      152 ↑52%
      Other Theft
      53 ↓36%
      111 ↑46%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↑0%
      105 ↑114%
      Burglary
      26 ↓4%
      86 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      123 ↓13%
      146 ↑90%
      Drugs
      125 ↓13%
      128 ↑133%
      Public Order
      176 ↓6%
      185 ↑40%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      27 ↑108%
      Shoplifting
      227 ↑0%
      120 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓67%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      25 ↑525%
      Possession of Weapons
      15 ↑7%
      21 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      36 ↓16%
      30 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Prescot North is the safer choice — scoring 11/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prescot North safer than Smithdown?

      Prescot North has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,427 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,928 crimes. Prescot North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prescot North vs Smithdown?

      Prescot North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Smithdown shows +64.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Prescot North and Smithdown?

      In Prescot North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (481 incidents). In Smithdown, it is Violent Crime (785 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prescot North and Smithdown?

      Prescot North recorded 122 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithdown recorded 152. 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 Smithdown?

      Violent crime in Prescot North totalled 481 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 785 in Smithdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prescot North and Smithdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prescot North recorded 1,662 crimes (now 1,427, a change of -14.1%). Smithdown recorded 1,173 crimes previously (now 1,928, +64.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prescot North and Smithdown?

      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 28.9% and Smithdown has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prescot North and Smithdown?

      Prescot North falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Smithdown 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 Smithdown?

      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 Smithdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prescot North and Smithdown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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