Seacombe vs Smithdown

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Seacombe Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Smithdown Merseyside Police

      Seacombe vs Smithdown Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Seacombe
      Merseyside Police
      2,411 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Smithdown
      Merseyside Police
      1,928 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seacombe
      B Smithdown
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,411
      1,928
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,925
      1,173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.3%
      ↑64.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      31.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seacombe
      B Smithdown
      Violent Crime
      1,109 ↑27%
      785 ↑75%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      247 ↑19%
      152 ↑52%
      Other Theft
      91 ↑0%
      111 ↑46%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↑39%
      105 ↑114%
      Burglary
      58 ↓2%
      86 ↑56%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      269 ↑79%
      146 ↑90%
      Drugs
      197 ↑21%
      128 ↑133%
      Public Order
      207 ↑14%
      185 ↑40%
      Robbery
      18 ↓10%
      27 ↑108%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↑47%
      120 ↓8%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      7 ↑133%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑36%
      25 ↑525%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓15%
      21 ↑91%
      Other Crime
      63 ↑9%
      30 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Smithdown is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seacombe safer than Smithdown?

      Seacombe has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,411 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,928 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seacombe vs Smithdown?

      Seacombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Smithdown shows +64.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seacombe and Smithdown?

      In Seacombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,109 incidents). In Smithdown, it is Violent Crime (785 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seacombe and Smithdown?

      Seacombe recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithdown recorded 152. 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 Seacombe vs Smithdown?

      Violent crime in Seacombe totalled 1,109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 785 in Smithdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seacombe and Smithdown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Seacombe recorded 1,925 crimes (now 2,411, a change of +25.3%). Smithdown recorded 1,173 crimes previously (now 1,928, +64.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seacombe and Smithdown?

      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. Seacombe has a resolution rate of 25.5% and Smithdown has 31.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seacombe and Smithdown?

      Seacombe falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Smithdown 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 Seacombe and Smithdown?

      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 Seacombe or Smithdown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seacombe and Smithdown. 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.