Upton vs West Park
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Upton vs West Park 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 Upton safer than West Park?
Upton has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,550 crimes in the last 12 months. West Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,335 crimes. Upton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Upton vs West Park?
Upton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Park shows +60.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Upton and West Park?
In Upton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (627 incidents). In West Park, it is Violent Crime (585 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Upton and West Park?
Upton recorded 252 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Park recorded 120. 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 Upton vs West Park?
Violent crime in Upton totalled 627 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 585 in West Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Upton and West Park in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Upton recorded 1,449 crimes (now 1,550, a change of +7%). West Park recorded 830 crimes previously (now 1,335, +60.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Upton and West Park?
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. Upton has a resolution rate of 24.1% and West Park has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Upton and West Park?
Upton falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Park 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 Upton and West Park?
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 Upton or West Park on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Upton and West Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.