Rainford vs Smithdown
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rainford vs Smithdown 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 Rainford safer than Smithdown?
Rainford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 213 crimes in the last 12 months. Smithdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,488 crimes. Rainford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rainford vs Smithdown?
Rainford shows a year-on-year crime trend of -40% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Smithdown shows +191.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rainford and Smithdown?
In Rainford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (107 incidents). In Smithdown, it is Violent Crime (1,398 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rainford and Smithdown?
Rainford recorded 16 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Smithdown recorded 304. 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 Rainford vs Smithdown?
Violent crime in Rainford totalled 107 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,398 in Smithdown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rainford and Smithdown in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rainford recorded 355 crimes (now 213, a change of -40%). Smithdown recorded 1,197 crimes previously (now 3,488, +191.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rainford 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. Rainford has a resolution rate of 54.5% and Smithdown has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rainford and Smithdown?
Rainford 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 Rainford 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 Rainford or Smithdown on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rainford and Smithdown. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.