Ravenmeols vs Swanside

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Ravenmeols Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      14/100
      Swanside Merseyside Police

      Ravenmeols vs Swanside Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Ravenmeols
      Merseyside Police
      584 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      14/100
      High Crime
      Swanside
      Merseyside Police
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↑87.4% trend
      24.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ravenmeols
      B Swanside
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      14/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      584
      652
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      599
      348
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↑87.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      24.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ravenmeols
      B Swanside
      Violent Crime
      237 ↑4%
      318 ↑108%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      61 ↓22%
      74 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓43%
      29 ↑164%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓30%
      30 ↑0%
      Burglary
      14 ↓13%
      21 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↓18%
      52 ↑126%
      Drugs
      24 ↑14%
      26 ↑117%
      Public Order
      53 ↓16%
      53 ↑61%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      81 ↑72%
      17 ↑70%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑70%
      21 ↑163%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ravenmeols is the safer choice — scoring 31/100 vs 14/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ravenmeols safer than Swanside?

      Ravenmeols has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 584 crimes in the last 12 months. Swanside has a safety score of 14/100 (High Crime) with 652 crimes. Ravenmeols scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ravenmeols vs Swanside?

      Ravenmeols shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Swanside shows +87.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ravenmeols and Swanside?

      In Ravenmeols, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (237 incidents). In Swanside, it is Violent Crime (318 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ravenmeols and Swanside?

      Ravenmeols recorded 61 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Swanside recorded 74. 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 Ravenmeols vs Swanside?

      Violent crime in Ravenmeols totalled 237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 318 in Swanside. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ravenmeols and Swanside in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ravenmeols recorded 599 crimes (now 584, a change of -2.5%). Swanside recorded 348 crimes previously (now 652, +87.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ravenmeols and Swanside?

      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. Ravenmeols has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Swanside has 24.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ravenmeols and Swanside?

      Ravenmeols falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Swanside 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 Ravenmeols and Swanside?

      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 Ravenmeols or Swanside on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ravenmeols and Swanside. 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.