Heysham South vs Mellor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    32/100
    Heysham South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Mellor Lancashire Constabulary

      Heysham South vs Mellor Results

      A
      32/100
      Below Average
      Heysham South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      557 crimes / 12m
      ↑11.4% trend
      34.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Mellor
      Lancashire Constabulary
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↑36% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heysham South
      B Mellor
      Safety Score
      32/100 Below Average
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      557
      102
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      500
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11.4%
      ↑36%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.8%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heysham South
      B Mellor
      Violent Crime
      235 ↑22%
      40 ↑67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      149 ↓12%
      25 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      25 ↑0%
      13 ↑333%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑21%
      8 ↑0%
      Burglary
      19 ↑46%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑27%
      4
      Drugs
      13 ↑86%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      17 ↑13%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑233%
      2
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heysham South safer than Mellor?

      Heysham South has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) and recorded 557 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 Heysham South vs Mellor?

      Heysham South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11.4% — 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 Heysham South and Mellor?

      In Heysham South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (235 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 Heysham South and Mellor?

      Heysham South recorded 149 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 Heysham South vs Mellor?

      Violent crime in Heysham South totalled 235 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 Heysham South and Mellor in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heysham South recorded 500 crimes (now 557, a change of +11.4%). Mellor recorded 75 crimes previously (now 102, +36%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heysham South 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. Heysham South has a resolution rate of 34.8% and Mellor has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heysham South and Mellor?

      Heysham South 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 Heysham South 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 Heysham South or Mellor on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heysham South and Mellor. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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