Seacombe vs West Derby Leyfield

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Seacombe Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      West Derby Leyfield Merseyside Police

      Seacombe vs West Derby Leyfield Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Seacombe
      Merseyside Police
      2,411 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      West Derby Leyfield
      Merseyside Police
      810 crimes / 12m
      ↑75% trend
      21.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Seacombe
      B West Derby Leyfield
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,411
      810
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,925
      463
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.3%
      ↑75%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Seacombe
      B West Derby Leyfield
      Violent Crime
      1,109 ↑27%
      373 ↑185%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      247 ↑19%
      91 ↑82%
      Other Theft
      91 ↑0%
      31 ↑82%
      Vehicle Crime
      68 ↑39%
      30 ↓29%
      Burglary
      58 ↓2%
      24 ↓4%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      269 ↑79%
      65 ↑59%
      Drugs
      197 ↑21%
      39 ↑225%
      Public Order
      207 ↑14%
      83 ↑124%
      Robbery
      18 ↓10%
      13 ↑550%
      Shoplifting
      44 ↑47%
      22 ↓75%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑36%
      7 ↑75%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↓15%
      7
      Other Crime
      63 ↑9%
      24 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Seacombe is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Seacombe safer than West Derby Leyfield?

      Seacombe has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,411 crimes in the last 12 months. West Derby Leyfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 810 crimes. Seacombe scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Seacombe vs West Derby Leyfield?

      Seacombe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Derby Leyfield shows +75% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Seacombe and West Derby Leyfield?

      In Seacombe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,109 incidents). In West Derby Leyfield, it is Violent Crime (373 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Seacombe and West Derby Leyfield?

      Seacombe recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Derby Leyfield recorded 91. 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 West Derby Leyfield?

      Violent crime in Seacombe totalled 1,109 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 373 in West Derby Leyfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Seacombe and West Derby Leyfield 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%). West Derby Leyfield recorded 463 crimes previously (now 810, +75%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Seacombe and West Derby Leyfield?

      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 West Derby Leyfield has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Seacombe and West Derby Leyfield?

      Seacombe falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Derby Leyfield 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 West Derby Leyfield?

      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 West Derby Leyfield on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Seacombe and West Derby Leyfield. 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.