Waterfront South vs Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Waterfront South vs Rural South 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 Waterfront South safer than Rural South?
Waterfront South has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 6,339 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural South has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Waterfront South vs Rural South?
Waterfront South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +919.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural South shows -45.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Waterfront South and Rural South?
In Waterfront South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,879 incidents). In Rural South, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (62 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Waterfront South and Rural South?
Waterfront South recorded 606 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural South recorded 62. 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 South vs Rural South?
Violent crime in Waterfront South totalled 1,879 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 56 in Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Waterfront South and Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterfront South recorded 622 crimes (now 6,339, a change of +919.1%). Rural South recorded 337 crimes previously (now 185, -45.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterfront South and Rural 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 South has a resolution rate of 23.9% and Rural South has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Waterfront South and Rural South?
Waterfront South falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Rural South 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 Waterfront South and Rural 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 South or Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Waterfront South and Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.