Hoole vs Mellor

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Hoole Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Mellor Lancashire Constabulary

      Hoole vs Mellor Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Hoole
      Lancashire Constabulary
      211 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.5% trend
      29.4% 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 Hoole
      B Mellor
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      211
      102
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      241
      75
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.5%
      ↑36%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoole
      B Mellor
      Violent Crime
      58 ↓23%
      40 ↑67%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓20%
      25 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑8%
      13 ↑333%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓20%
      8 ↑0%
      Burglary
      7 ↑17%
      3 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑21%
      4
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↑100%
      Public Order
      10 ↑233%
      3 ↑0%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓33%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      2 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hoole is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 72/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hoole safer than Mellor?

      Hoole has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 211 crimes in the last 12 months. Mellor has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 102 crimes. Hoole scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoole vs Mellor?

      Hoole shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.5% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Hoole and Mellor?

      In Hoole, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (84 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 Hoole and Mellor?

      Hoole recorded 84 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 Hoole vs Mellor?

      Violent crime in Hoole totalled 58 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 Hoole and Mellor in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoole recorded 241 crimes (now 211, a change of -12.5%). Mellor recorded 75 crimes previously (now 102, +36%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoole 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. Hoole 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 Hoole and Mellor?

      Hoole 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 Hoole 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 Hoole or Mellor on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hoole and Mellor. 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.