Kirkham vs Mellor
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Kirkham vs Mellor Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kirkham safer than Mellor?
Kirkham has a safety score of 15/100 (High Crime) and recorded 776 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 Kirkham vs Mellor?
Kirkham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.5% — 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 Kirkham and Mellor?
In Kirkham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (290 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 Kirkham and Mellor?
Kirkham recorded 231 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 Kirkham vs Mellor?
Violent crime in Kirkham totalled 290 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 Kirkham and Mellor in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kirkham recorded 772 crimes (now 776, a change of +0.5%). Mellor recorded 75 crimes previously (now 102, +36%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kirkham 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. Kirkham has a resolution rate of 10.2% and Mellor has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Kirkham and Mellor?
Kirkham 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 Kirkham 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 Kirkham or Mellor on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Kirkham and Mellor. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.