Toxteth vs Waterfront South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Toxteth vs Waterfront South 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 Toxteth safer than Waterfront South?
Toxteth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,138 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterfront South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,479 crimes. Waterfront South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Toxteth vs Waterfront South?
Toxteth shows a year-on-year crime trend of +186.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterfront South shows +495.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Toxteth and Waterfront South?
In Toxteth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (900 incidents). In Waterfront South, it is Violent Crime (1,051 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Toxteth and Waterfront South?
Toxteth recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterfront South recorded 291. 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 Toxteth vs Waterfront South?
Violent crime in Toxteth totalled 900 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,051 in Waterfront South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Toxteth and Waterfront South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Toxteth recorded 746 crimes (now 2,138, a change of +186.6%). Waterfront South recorded 584 crimes previously (now 3,479, +495.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Toxteth and Waterfront South?
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. Toxteth has a resolution rate of 33.2% and Waterfront South has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Toxteth and Waterfront South?
Toxteth falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Waterfront South 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 Toxteth and Waterfront South?
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 Toxteth or Waterfront South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Toxteth and Waterfront South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.