Waterfront North vs Yew Tree

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
      2/100
      Yew Tree Merseyside Police

      Waterfront North vs Yew Tree 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
      2/100
      High Crime
      Yew Tree
      Merseyside Police
      1,421 crimes / 12m
      ↑55.6% trend
      21% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Waterfront North
      B Yew Tree
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      866
      1,421
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      388
      913
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑123.2%
      ↑55.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      21%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterfront North
      B Yew Tree
      Violent Crime
      237 ↑114%
      659 ↑58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑300%
      192 ↑134%
      Other Theft
      72 ↑89%
      63 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      78 ↑100%
      21 ↓9%
      Burglary
      23 ↑64%
      34 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      88 ↑57%
      120 ↑19%
      Drugs
      84 ↑190%
      97 ↑120%
      Public Order
      72 ↑106%
      146 ↑55%
      Robbery
      3 ↑0%
      9 ↑80%
      Shoplifting
      66 ↑560%
      16 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      22 ↑214%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑20%
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      10
      18 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      13 ↓28%
      37 ↑54%
      Overall Verdict
      A Waterfront North is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterfront North safer than Yew Tree?

      Waterfront North has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 866 crimes in the last 12 months. Yew Tree has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,421 crimes. Waterfront North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Waterfront North vs Yew Tree?

      Waterfront North shows a year-on-year crime trend of +123.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Yew Tree shows +55.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Waterfront North and Yew Tree?

      In Waterfront North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (237 incidents). In Yew Tree, it is Violent Crime (659 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Waterfront North and Yew Tree?

      Waterfront North recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Yew Tree recorded 192. 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 Yew Tree?

      Violent crime in Waterfront North totalled 237 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 659 in Yew Tree. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Waterfront North and Yew Tree 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%). Yew Tree recorded 913 crimes previously (now 1,421, +55.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterfront North and Yew Tree?

      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 Yew Tree has 21%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterfront North and Yew Tree?

      Waterfront North falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Yew Tree 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 Yew Tree?

      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 Yew Tree on a crime map?

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

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