Walton vs West Park

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
      4/100
      West Park Merseyside Police

      Walton vs West Park Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Walton
      Merseyside Police
      2,891 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.5% trend
      25.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      West Park
      Merseyside Police
      1,335 crimes / 12m
      ↑60.8% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Walton
      B West Park
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,891
      1,335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,569
      830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.5%
      ↑60.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.6%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Walton
      B West Park
      Violent Crime
      1,399 ↑31%
      585 ↑59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      236 ↓17%
      120 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      110 ↑16%
      58 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      61 ↓6%
      28 ↓13%
      Burglary
      50 ↓7%
      36 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      243 ↑0%
      105 ↑31%
      Drugs
      158 ↓15%
      125 ↑140%
      Public Order
      274 ↑36%
      136 ↑58%
      Robbery
      44 ↑159%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      126 ↑21%
      88 ↑132%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓33%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑114%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      25 ↑19%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      144 ↓31%
      26 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Walton safer than West Park?

      Walton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,891 crimes in the last 12 months. West Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,335 crimes. Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Walton vs West Park?

      Walton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — 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 Walton and West Park?

      In Walton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,399 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 Walton and West Park?

      Walton recorded 236 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 Walton vs West Park?

      Violent crime in Walton totalled 1,399 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 Walton and West Park 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%). West Park recorded 830 crimes previously (now 1,335, +60.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walton 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. Walton has a resolution rate of 25.6% and West Park has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Walton and West Park?

      Walton 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 Walton 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 Walton or West Park on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walton and West Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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