Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank Lancashire Constabulary

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      70 crimes / 12m
      ↓50.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Lancashire Constabulary
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      70
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      142
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓50.7%
      ↓7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Violent Crime
      21 ↓59%
      17 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓47%
      12 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓20%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      1 ↓92%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      1 ↓75%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 84/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South safer than North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 70 crimes in the last 12 months. North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 51 crimes. North Meols & Hesketh Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. North Meols & Hesketh Bank shows -7.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      In Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (25 incidents). In North Meols & Hesketh Bank, it is Violent Crime (17 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 12. 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 Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Violent crime in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South totalled 21 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in North Meols & Hesketh Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and North Meols & Hesketh Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South recorded 142 crimes (now 70, a change of -50.7%). North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 55 crimes previously (now 51, -7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South 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. Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South has a resolution rate of 0% and North Meols & Hesketh Bank has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South 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 Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South 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 Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South or North Meols & Hesketh Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South 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.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.