Lytham East vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Lytham East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      86/100
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank Lancashire Constabulary

      Lytham East vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Lytham East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      18.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      86/100
      Very Safe
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Lancashire Constabulary
      42 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lytham East
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      86/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      320
      42
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      303
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↓33.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lytham East
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Violent Crime
      129 ↑8%
      17 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓19%
      11 ↓31%
      Other Theft
      13 ↓28%
      1 ↓67%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓15%
      1 ↑0%
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      3 ↓57%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↑37%
      3 ↓73%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      14 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      11
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑225%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B North Meols & Hesketh Bank is the safer choice — scoring 86/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lytham East safer than North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Lytham East has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) with 42 crimes. North Meols & Hesketh Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lytham East vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Lytham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. North Meols & Hesketh Bank shows -33.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lytham East and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      In Lytham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 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 Lytham East and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Lytham East recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 11. 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 Lytham East vs North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Violent crime in Lytham East totalled 129 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 Lytham East and North Meols & Hesketh Bank in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lytham East recorded 303 crimes (now 320, a change of +5.6%). North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 63 crimes previously (now 42, -33.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lytham East 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. Lytham East has a resolution rate of 18.6% 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 Lytham East and North Meols & Hesketh Bank?

      Lytham East 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 Lytham East 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 Lytham East or North Meols & Hesketh Bank on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lytham East 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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