Smithdown vs Thatto Heath

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Smithdown Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Thatto Heath Merseyside Police

      Smithdown vs Thatto Heath Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Smithdown
      Merseyside Police
      1,928 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      31.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Thatto Heath
      Merseyside Police
      1,316 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.8% trend
      31.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Smithdown
      B Thatto Heath
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,928
      1,316
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,173
      1,199
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑64.4%
      ↑9.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.9%
      31.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Smithdown
      B Thatto Heath
      Violent Crime
      785 ↑75%
      586 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      152 ↑52%
      90 ↑2%
      Other Theft
      111 ↑46%
      73 ↓1%
      Vehicle Crime
      105 ↑114%
      67 ↑29%
      Burglary
      86 ↑56%
      31 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      146 ↑90%
      124 ↑38%
      Drugs
      128 ↑133%
      100 ↑23%
      Public Order
      185 ↑40%
      121 ↓12%
      Robbery
      27 ↑108%
      5 ↓38%
      Shoplifting
      120 ↓8%
      38 ↑46%
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑133%
      21 ↑91%
      Bicycle Theft
      25 ↑525%
      9 ↑80%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑91%
      16 ↑129%
      Other Crime
      30 ↑50%
      35 ↑9%
      Overall Verdict
      B Thatto Heath is the safer choice — scoring 6/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Smithdown safer than Thatto Heath?

      Smithdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,928 crimes in the last 12 months. Thatto Heath has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,316 crimes. Thatto Heath scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Smithdown vs Thatto Heath?

      Smithdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +64.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Thatto Heath shows +9.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Smithdown and Thatto Heath?

      In Smithdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (785 incidents). In Thatto Heath, it is Violent Crime (586 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Smithdown and Thatto Heath?

      Smithdown recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Thatto Heath recorded 90. 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 Smithdown vs Thatto Heath?

      Violent crime in Smithdown totalled 785 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 586 in Thatto Heath. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Smithdown recorded 1,173 crimes (now 1,928, a change of +64.4%). Thatto Heath recorded 1,199 crimes previously (now 1,316, +9.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Smithdown and Thatto Heath?

      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. Smithdown has a resolution rate of 31.9% and Thatto Heath has 31.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Smithdown and Thatto Heath?

      Smithdown falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Thatto Heath 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 Smithdown and Thatto Heath?

      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 Smithdown or Thatto Heath on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Smithdown and Thatto Heath. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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