West Kirby and Thurstaston vs West Park

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    West Kirby and Thurstaston Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      West Park Merseyside Police

      West Kirby and Thurstaston vs West Park Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      West Kirby and Thurstaston
      Merseyside Police
      354 crimes / 12m
      ↓9.9% trend
      20% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      West Park
      Merseyside Police
      1,335 crimes / 12m
      ↑60.8% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Kirby and Thurstaston
      B West Park
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      354
      1,335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      393
      830
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓9.9%
      ↑60.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      37.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Kirby and Thurstaston
      B West Park
      Violent Crime
      131 ↓19%
      585 ↑59%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      67 ↓6%
      120 ↑74%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓36%
      58 ↑53%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑33%
      28 ↓13%
      Burglary
      33 ↑200%
      36 ↑24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓17%
      105 ↑31%
      Drugs
      11 ↓8%
      125 ↑140%
      Public Order
      28 ↓13%
      136 ↑58%
      Robbery
      1 ↓75%
      16 ↑220%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓80%
      88 ↑132%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓8%
      26 ↑4%
      Overall Verdict
      A West Kirby and Thurstaston is the safer choice — scoring 55/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Kirby and Thurstaston safer than West Park?

      West Kirby and Thurstaston has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 354 crimes in the last 12 months. West Park has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,335 crimes. West Kirby and Thurstaston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in West Kirby and Thurstaston vs West Park?

      West Kirby and Thurstaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -9.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Park shows +60.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in West Kirby and Thurstaston and West Park?

      In West Kirby and Thurstaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (131 incidents). In West Park, it is Violent Crime (585 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between West Kirby and Thurstaston and West Park?

      West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 67 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Park recorded 120. 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 West Kirby and Thurstaston vs West Park?

      Violent crime in West Kirby and Thurstaston totalled 131 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 585 in West Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Kirby and Thurstaston and West Park in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 393 crimes (now 354, a change of -9.9%). West Park recorded 830 crimes previously (now 1,335, +60.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in West Kirby and Thurstaston and West Park?

      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. West Kirby and Thurstaston has a resolution rate of 20% and West Park has 37.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Kirby and Thurstaston and West Park?

      West Kirby and Thurstaston falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Park 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 West Kirby and Thurstaston and West Park?

      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 West Kirby and Thurstaston or West Park on a crime map?

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

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