Sutton vs Wallasey

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Sutton Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      15/100
      Wallasey Merseyside Police

      Sutton vs Wallasey Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Sutton
      Merseyside Police
      999 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.6% trend
      33.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      15/100
      High Crime
      Wallasey
      Merseyside Police
      675 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.6% trend
      17.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sutton
      B Wallasey
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      15/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      999
      675
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,026
      633
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.6%
      ↑6.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.9%
      17.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sutton
      B Wallasey
      Violent Crime
      435 ↑0%
      317 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      79 ↓27%
      87 ↓26%
      Other Theft
      55 ↑28%
      37 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑7%
      17 ↓15%
      Burglary
      22 ↑0%
      17 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      96 ↑3%
      66 ↑32%
      Drugs
      111 ↑23%
      27 ↑108%
      Public Order
      84 ↓3%
      57 ↓11%
      Robbery
      6 ↑100%
      4 ↓43%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓55%
      13 ↓43%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      7 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓3%
      21 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sutton safer than Wallasey?

      Sutton has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 999 crimes in the last 12 months. Wallasey has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) with 675 crimes. Wallasey scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sutton vs Wallasey?

      Sutton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wallasey shows +6.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sutton and Wallasey?

      In Sutton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (435 incidents). In Wallasey, it is Violent Crime (317 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sutton and Wallasey?

      Sutton recorded 79 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wallasey recorded 87. 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 Sutton vs Wallasey?

      Violent crime in Sutton totalled 435 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 317 in Wallasey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sutton and Wallasey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sutton recorded 1,026 crimes (now 999, a change of -2.6%). Wallasey recorded 633 crimes previously (now 675, +6.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sutton and Wallasey?

      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. Sutton has a resolution rate of 33.9% and Wallasey has 17.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sutton and Wallasey?

      Sutton falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Wallasey 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 Sutton and Wallasey?

      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 Sutton or Wallasey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sutton and Wallasey. 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.