St Oswald vs West Derby Leyfield
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
St Oswald vs West Derby Leyfield 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 St Oswald safer than West Derby Leyfield?
St Oswald has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,653 crimes in the last 12 months. West Derby Leyfield has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 810 crimes. St Oswald scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in St Oswald vs West Derby Leyfield?
St Oswald shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.4% — 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 St Oswald and West Derby Leyfield?
In St Oswald, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (686 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 St Oswald and West Derby Leyfield?
St Oswald recorded 187 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 St Oswald vs West Derby Leyfield?
Violent crime in St Oswald totalled 686 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 St Oswald and West Derby Leyfield in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Oswald recorded 1,497 crimes (now 1,653, a change of +10.4%). West Derby Leyfield recorded 463 crimes previously (now 810, +75%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Oswald 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. St Oswald has a resolution rate of 20.6% 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 St Oswald and West Derby Leyfield?
St Oswald 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 St Oswald 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 St Oswald or West Derby Leyfield on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Oswald and West Derby Leyfield. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.