Rainhill vs Upton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rainhill 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 Rainhill safer than Upton?
Rainhill has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 603 crimes in the last 12 months. Upton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,550 crimes. Rainhill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rainhill vs Upton?
Rainhill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.2% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Rainhill and Upton?
In Rainhill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (263 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 Rainhill and Upton?
Rainhill recorded 99 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 Rainhill vs Upton?
Violent crime in Rainhill totalled 263 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 Rainhill and Upton 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%). Upton recorded 1,449 crimes previously (now 1,550, +7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rainhill 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. Rainhill has a resolution rate of 22.4% and Upton has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rainhill and Upton?
Rainhill 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 Rainhill 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 Rainhill or Upton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rainhill and Upton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.