Rainhill vs Stoneycroft

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Rainhill Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Stoneycroft Merseyside Police

      Rainhill vs Stoneycroft Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Rainhill
      Merseyside Police
      603 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.2% trend
      22.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Stoneycroft
      Merseyside Police
      1,454 crimes / 12m
      ↑130.1% trend
      28.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rainhill
      B Stoneycroft
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      603
      1,454
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      602
      632
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.2%
      ↑130.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.4%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rainhill
      B Stoneycroft
      Violent Crime
      263 ↑10%
      641 ↑153%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      99 ↑8%
      70 ↑32%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓25%
      69 ↑103%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓26%
      69 ↑109%
      Burglary
      12 ↓29%
      35 ↑133%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↓25%
      99 ↑90%
      Drugs
      27 ↑80%
      147 ↑259%
      Public Order
      65 ↓11%
      131 ↑64%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      17 ↑183%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑29%
      99 ↑148%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      3
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓67%
      18 ↑500%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      16 ↑700%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑17%
      40 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rainhill is the safer choice — scoring 27/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rainhill safer than Stoneycroft?

      Rainhill has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 603 crimes in the last 12 months. Stoneycroft has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,454 crimes. Rainhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rainhill vs Stoneycroft?

      Rainhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stoneycroft shows +130.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rainhill and Stoneycroft?

      In Rainhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (263 incidents). In Stoneycroft, it is Violent Crime (641 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rainhill and Stoneycroft?

      Rainhill recorded 99 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stoneycroft recorded 70. 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 Rainhill vs Stoneycroft?

      Violent crime in Rainhill totalled 263 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 641 in Stoneycroft. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rainhill and Stoneycroft in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rainhill recorded 602 crimes (now 603, a change of +0.2%). Stoneycroft recorded 632 crimes previously (now 1,454, +130.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rainhill and Stoneycroft?

      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. Rainhill has a resolution rate of 22.4% and Stoneycroft has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rainhill and Stoneycroft?

      Rainhill falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Stoneycroft 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 Rainhill and Stoneycroft?

      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 Rainhill or Stoneycroft on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.