West Kirby and Thurstaston vs Greenfield

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
      74/100
      Greenfield North Wales Police

      West Kirby and Thurstaston vs Greenfield 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
      74/100
      Safe
      Greenfield
      North Wales Police
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.4% trend
      11.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A West Kirby and Thurstaston
      B Greenfield
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      74/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      309
      184
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      363
      294
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.9%
      ↓37.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      11.1%
      11.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A West Kirby and Thurstaston
      B Greenfield
      Violent Crime
      122 ↓15%
      75 ↓31%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      55 ↓20%
      51 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      16 ↓52%
      8 ↓27%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↑17%
      1 ↓91%
      Burglary
      27 ↑93%
      1 ↓97%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↓20%
      20 ↓23%
      Drugs
      8 ↓43%
      7 ↑0%
      Public Order
      23 ↓4%
      8 ↓58%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      3
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Greenfield is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 59/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is West Kirby and Thurstaston safer than Greenfield?

      West Kirby and Thurstaston has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 309 crimes in the last 12 months. Greenfield has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) with 184 crimes. Greenfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Greenfield shows -37.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In West Kirby and Thurstaston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Greenfield, it is Violent Crime (75 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      West Kirby and Thurstaston recorded 55 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Greenfield recorded 51. 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 Greenfield?

      Violent crime in West Kirby and Thurstaston totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 75 in Greenfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in West Kirby and Thurstaston and Greenfield 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%). Greenfield recorded 294 crimes previously (now 184, -37.4%).

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

      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 Greenfield has 11.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers West Kirby and Thurstaston and Greenfield?

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

      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 Greenfield on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.