Walton vs Whiston and Cronton
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Walton vs Whiston and Cronton 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 Walton safer than Whiston and Cronton?
Walton has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,891 crimes in the last 12 months. Whiston and Cronton has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) with 737 crimes. Whiston and Cronton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Walton vs Whiston and Cronton?
Walton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whiston and Cronton shows -8.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Walton and Whiston and Cronton?
In Walton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,399 incidents). In Whiston and Cronton, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Walton and Whiston and Cronton?
Walton recorded 236 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whiston and Cronton recorded 101. 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 Whiston and Cronton?
Violent crime in Walton totalled 1,399 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Whiston and Cronton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Walton and Whiston and Cronton 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%). Whiston and Cronton recorded 804 crimes previously (now 737, -8.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Walton and Whiston and Cronton?
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 Whiston and Cronton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Walton and Whiston and Cronton?
Walton falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Whiston and Cronton 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 Whiston and Cronton?
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 Whiston and Cronton on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Walton and Whiston and Cronton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.