Nobody wants to worry about the safety of the streets where they live but it can be very useful to know crime rates for your area of Merseyside.
Knowing the facts can help you make decisions when you are house-hunting or choosing a school for your child, and it could help you fight for police or the council to make positive changes to your area.
Police often use crime figures to understand where best to distribute more patrols or provide more community support, dealing with ongoing issues or shutting down problem properties.
Rates are available for a range of different types of crime including violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, public order, drugs, criminal damage and arson, and burglary.
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