Baxenden vs Mellor
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Baxenden vs Mellor 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 Baxenden safer than Mellor?
Baxenden has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Mellor has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 102 crimes. Mellor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Baxenden vs Mellor?
Baxenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Mellor shows +36% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Baxenden and Mellor?
In Baxenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Mellor, it is Violent Crime (40 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baxenden and Mellor?
Baxenden recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mellor recorded 25. 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 Baxenden vs Mellor?
Violent crime in Baxenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 40 in Mellor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Baxenden and Mellor in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baxenden recorded 199 crimes (now 232, a change of +16.6%). Mellor recorded 75 crimes previously (now 102, +36%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baxenden and Mellor?
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. Baxenden has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Mellor has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Baxenden and Mellor?
Baxenden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Mellor 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 Baxenden and Mellor?
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 Baxenden or Mellor on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Baxenden and Mellor. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.