Prescot South vs Rainford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Prescot South vs Rainford Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prescot South safer than Rainford?
Prescot South has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,348 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 South vs Rainford?
Prescot South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +145.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 South and Rainford?
In Prescot South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (984 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 South and Rainford?
Prescot South recorded 242 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 South vs Rainford?
Violent crime in Prescot South totalled 984 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 South and Rainford in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prescot South recorded 958 crimes (now 2,348, a change of +145.1%). Rainford recorded 355 crimes previously (now 213, -40%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prescot South 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 South has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Rainford has 54.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Prescot South and Rainford?
Prescot South 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 South 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 South or Rainford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prescot South and Rainford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.