Is Woolton Village Safe?
Crime statistics for Woolton Village. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 508 total crimes recorded in Woolton Village
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Woolton Village — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Woolton Village safe?
Woolton Village has a CrimeRadar safety score of 35/100, rated Below Average. A total of 508 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 30.3% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Woolton Village are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Woolton Village in the last 12 months?
508 crimes were recorded in Woolton Village in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 30.3% compared to the previous 12-month period (390 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 191 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Woolton Village?
The most common crime in Woolton Village is Violent Crime, with 191 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 37.6% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Woolton Village increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Woolton Village is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 30.3% — from 390 crimes in the previous 12 months to 508 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Woolton Village?
Woolton Village has a safety score of 35 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Woolton Village compare to the Merseyside Police average?
Woolton Village has a safety score of 35/100, while the Merseyside Police force area average is 11/100. Woolton Village is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Woolton Village?
27.2% of crimes recorded in Woolton Village resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Merseyside Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Woolton Village?
191 violent crimes were recorded in Woolton Village in the last 12 months — representing 37.6% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 108 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Woolton Village last updated?
The crime data for Woolton Village was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Woolton Village with other areas?
You can compare Woolton Village with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.