Prescot South vs Vauxhall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Prescot South Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Vauxhall Merseyside Police

      Prescot South vs Vauxhall Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Prescot South
      Merseyside Police
      1,392 crimes / 12m
      ↑40.8% trend
      26.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Vauxhall
      Merseyside Police
      3,071 crimes / 12m
      ↑62.7% trend
      32.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Prescot South
      B Vauxhall
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,392
      3,071
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      989
      1,888
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑40.8%
      ↑62.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.8%
      32.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Prescot South
      B Vauxhall
      Violent Crime
      630 ↑40%
      808 ↑49%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↓5%
      304 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      44 ↓4%
      150 ↑83%
      Vehicle Crime
      37 ↑131%
      176 ↑100%
      Burglary
      18 ↑100%
      80 ↑111%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↓18%
      286 ↑79%
      Drugs
      122 ↑88%
      474 ↑156%
      Public Order
      143 ↑25%
      279 ↑35%
      Robbery
      5 ↓17%
      23 ↑44%
      Shoplifting
      128 ↑1500%
      299 ↑108%
      Theft from Person
      0
      30 ↑275%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      20 ↓5%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑117%
      28 ↑75%
      Other Crime
      32 ↑52%
      114 ↑217%
      Overall Verdict
      A Prescot South is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Prescot South safer than Vauxhall?

      Prescot South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,392 crimes in the last 12 months. Vauxhall has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,071 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Prescot South vs Vauxhall?

      Prescot South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Vauxhall shows +62.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Prescot South and Vauxhall?

      In Prescot South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (630 incidents). In Vauxhall, it is Violent Crime (808 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prescot South and Vauxhall?

      Prescot South recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Vauxhall recorded 304. 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 Vauxhall?

      Violent crime in Prescot South totalled 630 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 808 in Vauxhall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Prescot South and Vauxhall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Prescot South recorded 989 crimes (now 1,392, a change of +40.8%). Vauxhall recorded 1,888 crimes previously (now 3,071, +62.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prescot South and Vauxhall?

      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 26.8% and Vauxhall has 32.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Prescot South and Vauxhall?

      Prescot South falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Vauxhall 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 Vauxhall?

      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 Vauxhall on a crime map?

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

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