West Kirby and Thurstaston vs Ffynnongroyw

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    West Kirby and Thurstaston Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Ffynnongroyw North Wales Police

      West Kirby and Thurstaston vs Ffynnongroyw Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      West Kirby and Thurstaston
      Merseyside Police
      309 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.9% trend
      11.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Ffynnongroyw
      North Wales Police
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Kirby and Thurstaston
      B Ffynnongroyw
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      309
      183
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      363
      198
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.9%
      ↓7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      21.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Kirby and Thurstaston
      B Ffynnongroyw
      Violent Crime
      122 ↓15%
      87 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓20%
      31 ↓9%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓52%
      16 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑17%
      2
      Burglary
      27 ↑93%
      10 ↑150%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓20%
      14 ↑27%
      Drugs
      8 ↓43%
      6
      Public Order
      23 ↓4%
      15 ↑15%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Ffynnongroyw is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 59/100 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 Ffynnongroyw?

      West Kirby and Thurstaston has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 309 crimes in the last 12 months. Ffynnongroyw has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 183 crimes. Ffynnongroyw scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      West Kirby and Thurstaston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ffynnongroyw shows -7.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In West Kirby and Thurstaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Ffynnongroyw, it is Violent Crime (87 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ffynnongroyw recorded 31. 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 Ffynnongroyw?

      Violent crime in West Kirby and Thurstaston totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 87 in Ffynnongroyw. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 363 crimes (now 309, a change of -14.9%). Ffynnongroyw recorded 198 crimes previously (now 183, -7.6%).

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

      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 11.1% and Ffynnongroyw has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Kirby and Thurstaston and Ffynnongroyw?

      West Kirby and Thurstaston falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Ffynnongroyw is covered by North Wales 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 Ffynnongroyw?

      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 Ffynnongroyw on a crime map?

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

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