Walton vs Aughton & Holborn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Walton Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      68/100
      Aughton & Holborn Lancashire Constabulary

      Walton vs Aughton & Holborn Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Walton
      Merseyside Police
      2,891 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      25.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      68/100
      Safe
      Aughton & Holborn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      289 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.5% trend
      43.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walton
      B Aughton & Holborn
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,891
      289
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,569
      368
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↓21.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      43.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walton
      B Aughton & Holborn
      Violent Crime
      1,399 ↑31%
      99 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      236 ↓17%
      95 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      110 ↑16%
      24 ↑118%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓6%
      6 ↓33%
      Burglary
      50 ↓7%
      17 ↓19%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      243 ↑0%
      25 ↓34%
      Drugs
      158 ↓15%
      5 ↑0%
      Public Order
      274 ↑36%
      9 ↓57%
      Robbery
      44 ↑159%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      126 ↑21%
      1 ↓86%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑114%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑19%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      144 ↓31%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Aughton & Holborn is the safer choice — scoring 68/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walton safer than Aughton & Holborn?

      Walton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,891 crimes in the last 12 months. Aughton & Holborn has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 289 crimes. Aughton & Holborn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Walton vs Aughton & Holborn?

      Walton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Aughton & Holborn shows -21.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Walton and Aughton & Holborn?

      In Walton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,399 incidents). In Aughton & Holborn, it is Violent Crime (99 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Walton and Aughton & Holborn?

      Walton recorded 236 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Aughton & Holborn recorded 95. 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 Walton vs Aughton & Holborn?

      Violent crime in Walton totalled 1,399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Aughton & Holborn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Walton and Aughton & Holborn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Walton recorded 2,569 crimes (now 2,891, a change of +12.5%). Aughton & Holborn recorded 368 crimes previously (now 289, -21.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walton and Aughton & Holborn?

      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. Walton has a resolution rate of 25.6% and Aughton & Holborn has 43.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walton and Aughton & Holborn?

      Walton falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Aughton & Holborn is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Walton and Aughton & Holborn?

      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 Walton or Aughton & Holborn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walton and Aughton & Holborn. 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.