Waterfront North vs Waterfront South

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Waterfront North Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Waterfront South Merseyside Police

      Waterfront North vs Waterfront South Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Waterfront North
      Merseyside Police
      866 crimes / 12m
      ↑123.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Waterfront South
      Merseyside Police
      3,479 crimes / 12m
      ↑495.7% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waterfront North
      B Waterfront South
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      866
      3,479
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      388
      584
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑123.2%
      ↑495.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterfront North
      B Waterfront South
      Violent Crime
      237 ↑114%
      1,051 ↑591%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑300%
      291 ↑242%
      Other Theft
      72 ↑89%
      240 ↑264%
      Vehicle Crime
      78 ↑100%
      52 ↑206%
      Burglary
      23 ↑64%
      87 ↑691%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      88 ↑57%
      145 ↑303%
      Drugs
      84 ↑190%
      591 ↑688%
      Public Order
      72 ↑106%
      322 ↑485%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      26 ↑117%
      Shoplifting
      66 ↑560%
      448 ↑1111%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑214%
      76 ↑322%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      45 ↑543%
      Possession of Weapons
      10
      35 ↑775%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓28%
      70 ↑678%
      Overall Verdict
      A Waterfront North is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterfront North safer than Waterfront South?

      Waterfront North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 866 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterfront South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,479 crimes. Waterfront North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waterfront North vs Waterfront South?

      Waterfront North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +123.2% — 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 Waterfront North and Waterfront South?

      In Waterfront North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (237 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 Waterfront North and Waterfront South?

      Waterfront North recorded 92 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 Waterfront North vs Waterfront South?

      Violent crime in Waterfront North totalled 237 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 Waterfront North and Waterfront South in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterfront North recorded 388 crimes (now 866, a change of +123.2%). Waterfront South recorded 584 crimes previously (now 3,479, +495.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterfront North 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. Waterfront North has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Waterfront South has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterfront North and Waterfront South?

      Waterfront North 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 Waterfront North 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 Waterfront North or Waterfront South on a crime map?

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

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