Ashton - Preston vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Ashton - Preston vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank 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 Ashton - Preston safer than North Meols & Hesketh Bank?
Ashton - Preston has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,578 crimes in the last 12 months. North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 48 crimes. North Meols & Hesketh Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Ashton - Preston vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?
Ashton - Preston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +10.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Meols & Hesketh Bank shows -14.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Ashton - Preston and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?
In Ashton - Preston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (435 incidents). In North Meols & Hesketh Bank, it is Violent Crime (16 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ashton - Preston and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?
Ashton - Preston recorded 419 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 14. 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 Ashton - Preston vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?
Violent crime in Ashton - Preston totalled 435 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 16 in North Meols & Hesketh Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Ashton - Preston and North Meols & Hesketh Bank in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ashton - Preston recorded 1,425 crimes (now 1,578, a change of +10.7%). North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 56 crimes previously (now 48, -14.3%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ashton - Preston and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?
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. Ashton - Preston has a resolution rate of 30.1% and North Meols & Hesketh Bank has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Ashton - Preston and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?
Ashton - Preston falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. North Meols & Hesketh Bank is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Ashton - Preston and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?
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 Ashton - Preston or North Meols & Hesketh Bank on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ashton - Preston and North Meols & Hesketh Bank. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.