Goodshaw & Cribden vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    58/100
    Goodshaw & Cribden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank Lancashire Constabulary

      Goodshaw & Cribden vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank Results

      A
      58/100
      Average
      Goodshaw & Cribden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      271 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.8% trend
      5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Lancashire Constabulary
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Goodshaw & Cribden
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Safety Score
      58/100 Average
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      271
      48
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      230
      56
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑17.8%
      ↓14.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Goodshaw & Cribden
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Violent Crime
      85 ↑55%
      16 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓13%
      14 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑33%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑58%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      16 ↑60%
      3 ↓63%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓11%
      3 ↓70%
      Drugs
      2 ↓60%
      1 ↓75%
      Public Order
      16 ↑167%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑75%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 58/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Goodshaw & Cribden safer than North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Goodshaw & Cribden has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) and recorded 271 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 Goodshaw & Cribden vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Goodshaw & Cribden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +17.8% — 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 Goodshaw & Cribden and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      In Goodshaw & Cribden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (85 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 Goodshaw & Cribden and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Goodshaw & Cribden recorded 84 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 Goodshaw & Cribden vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Violent crime in Goodshaw & Cribden totalled 85 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 Goodshaw & Cribden and North Meols & Hesketh Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Goodshaw & Cribden recorded 230 crimes (now 271, a change of +17.8%). North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 56 crimes previously (now 48, -14.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Goodshaw & Cribden 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. Goodshaw & Cribden has a resolution rate of 5% 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 Goodshaw & Cribden and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Goodshaw & Cribden 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 Goodshaw & Cribden 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 Goodshaw & Cribden or North Meols & Hesketh Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Goodshaw & Cribden 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.