Prescot South vs West Kirby and Thurstaston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Prescot South vs West Kirby and Thurstaston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Prescot South safer than West Kirby and Thurstaston?
Prescot South has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,392 crimes in the last 12 months. West Kirby and Thurstaston has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) with 354 crimes. West Kirby and Thurstaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Prescot South vs West Kirby and Thurstaston?
Prescot South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +40.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Kirby and Thurstaston shows -9.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Prescot South and West Kirby and Thurstaston?
In Prescot South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (630 incidents). In West Kirby and Thurstaston, it is Violent Crime (131 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Prescot South and West Kirby and Thurstaston?
Prescot South recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 67. 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 West Kirby and Thurstaston?
Violent crime in Prescot South totalled 630 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 131 in West Kirby and Thurstaston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Prescot South and West Kirby and Thurstaston 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%). West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 393 crimes previously (now 354, -9.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Prescot South and West Kirby and Thurstaston?
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 West Kirby and Thurstaston has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Prescot South and West Kirby and Thurstaston?
Prescot South falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Kirby and Thurstaston 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 West Kirby and Thurstaston?
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 West Kirby and Thurstaston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Prescot South and West Kirby and Thurstaston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.