Mersey vs Leigh South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mersey vs Leigh South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mersey safer than Leigh South?
Mersey has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,042 crimes in the last 12 months. Leigh South has a safety score of 88/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Leigh South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mersey vs Leigh South?
Mersey shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Leigh South shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mersey and Leigh South?
In Mersey, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (449 incidents). In Leigh South, it is Shoplifting (4 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mersey and Leigh South?
Mersey recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Leigh South recorded 0. 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 Mersey vs Leigh South?
Violent crime in Mersey totalled 449 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2 in Leigh South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mersey and Leigh South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mersey recorded 1,091 crimes (now 1,042, a change of -4.5%). Leigh South recorded 0 crimes previously (now 10, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mersey and Leigh South?
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. Mersey has a resolution rate of 27.6% and Leigh South has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mersey and Leigh South?
Mersey falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Leigh South is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Mersey and Leigh South?
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 Mersey or Leigh South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mersey and Leigh South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.