Waterfront South vs Yew Tree

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Waterfront South Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Yew Tree Merseyside Police

      Waterfront South vs Yew Tree Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Waterfront South
      Merseyside Police
      3,479 crimes / 12m
      ↑495.7% trend
      38.3% 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 South
      B Yew Tree
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      3,479
      1,421
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      584
      913
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑495.7%
      ↑55.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      38.3%
      21%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Waterfront South
      B Yew Tree
      Violent Crime
      1,051 ↑591%
      659 ↑58%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      291 ↑242%
      192 ↑134%
      Other Theft
      240 ↑264%
      63 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      52 ↑206%
      21 ↓9%
      Burglary
      87 ↑691%
      34 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      145 ↑303%
      120 ↑19%
      Drugs
      591 ↑688%
      97 ↑120%
      Public Order
      322 ↑485%
      146 ↑55%
      Robbery
      26 ↑117%
      9 ↑80%
      Shoplifting
      448 ↑1111%
      16 ↑23%
      Theft from Person
      76 ↑322%
      2 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      45 ↑543%
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      35 ↑775%
      18 ↑350%
      Other Crime
      70 ↑678%
      37 ↑54%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Waterfront South safer than Yew Tree?

      Waterfront South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,479 crimes in the last 12 months. Yew Tree has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,421 crimes. Waterfront South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Waterfront South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +495.7% — 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 South and Yew Tree?

      In Waterfront South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,051 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 South and Yew Tree?

      Waterfront South recorded 291 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 South vs Yew Tree?

      Violent crime in Waterfront South totalled 1,051 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 South and Yew Tree in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Waterfront South recorded 584 crimes (now 3,479, a change of +495.7%). Yew Tree recorded 913 crimes previously (now 1,421, +55.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Waterfront South 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 South has a resolution rate of 38.3% and Yew Tree has 21%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Waterfront South and Yew Tree?

      Waterfront South 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 South 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 South or Yew Tree on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Waterfront South 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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