Rainford vs Upton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rainford vs Upton 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 Rainford safer than Upton?
Rainford has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 295 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,550 crimes. Rainford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rainford vs Upton?
Rainford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Upton shows +7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rainford and Upton?
In Rainford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (137 incidents). In Upton, it is Violent Crime (627 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rainford and Upton?
Rainford recorded 34 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Upton recorded 252. 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 Rainford vs Upton?
Violent crime in Rainford totalled 137 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 627 in Upton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rainford and Upton in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rainford recorded 340 crimes (now 295, a change of -13.2%). Upton recorded 1,449 crimes previously (now 1,550, +7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rainford and Upton?
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. Rainford has a resolution rate of 13.3% and Upton has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rainford and Upton?
Rainford falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Upton 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 Rainford and Upton?
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 Rainford or Upton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rainford and Upton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.