Heyhouses vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    47/100
    Heyhouses Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank Lancashire Constabulary

      Heyhouses vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank Results

      A
      47/100
      Average
      Heyhouses
      Lancashire Constabulary
      430 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.7% trend
      18.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Lancashire Constabulary
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      100% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heyhouses
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Safety Score
      47/100 Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      430
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      55
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.7%
      ↓7.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.4%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heyhouses
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Violent Crime
      145 ↑41%
      17 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      107 ↓20%
      12 ↓20%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑73%
      3 ↑200%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↓3%
      1 ↓50%
      Burglary
      14 ↓30%
      6 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      27 ↑8%
      4 ↓56%
      Drugs
      10 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      18 ↑20%
      1 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑26%
      0
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      15 ↑50%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 47/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heyhouses safer than North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Heyhouses has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) and recorded 430 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 Heyhouses vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Heyhouses shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.7% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Heyhouses and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      In Heyhouses, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (145 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 Heyhouses and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Heyhouses recorded 107 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 Heyhouses vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Violent crime in Heyhouses totalled 145 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 Heyhouses and North Meols & Hesketh Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heyhouses recorded 392 crimes (now 430, a change of +9.7%). North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 55 crimes previously (now 51, -7.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heyhouses 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. Heyhouses has a resolution rate of 18.4% 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 Heyhouses and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Heyhouses 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 Heyhouses 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 Heyhouses or North Meols & Hesketh Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heyhouses 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.

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