Smithdown vs Whitford
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Smithdown vs Whitford 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 Smithdown safer than Whitford?
Smithdown has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,928 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitford has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 65 crimes. Whitford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Smithdown vs Whitford?
Smithdown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +64.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitford shows -14.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Smithdown and Whitford?
In Smithdown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (785 incidents). In Whitford, it is Violent Crime (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Smithdown and Whitford?
Smithdown recorded 152 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitford recorded 10. 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 Whitford?
Violent crime in Smithdown totalled 785 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 26 in Whitford. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Smithdown and Whitford 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%). Whitford recorded 76 crimes previously (now 65, -14.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Smithdown and Whitford?
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 Whitford has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Smithdown and Whitford?
Smithdown falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Whitford is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Smithdown and Whitford?
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 Whitford on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Smithdown and Whitford. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.