Mellor vs New Longton & Hutton East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Mellor Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      32/100
      New Longton & Hutton East Lancashire Constabulary

      Mellor vs New Longton & Hutton East Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Mellor
      Lancashire Constabulary
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↑36% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      32/100
      Below Average
      New Longton & Hutton East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      597 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.6% trend
      14.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mellor
      B New Longton & Hutton East
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      32/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      102
      597
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      75
      483
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36%
      ↑23.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      14.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mellor
      B New Longton & Hutton East
      Violent Crime
      40 ↑67%
      204 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓11%
      273 ↑26%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑333%
      28 ↑17%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑0%
      15 ↑36%
      Burglary
      3 ↓25%
      6 ↓14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4
      29 ↑16%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      5 ↑25%
      Public Order
      3 ↑0%
      15 ↑15%
      Shoplifting
      2
      14 ↑27%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      5 ↓83%
      Overall Verdict
      A Mellor is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 32/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mellor safer than New Longton & Hutton East?

      Mellor has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. New Longton & Hutton East has a safety score of 32/100 (Below Average) with 597 crimes. Mellor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mellor vs New Longton & Hutton East?

      Mellor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. New Longton & Hutton East shows +23.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mellor and New Longton & Hutton East?

      In Mellor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In New Longton & Hutton East, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (273 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mellor and New Longton & Hutton East?

      Mellor recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Longton & Hutton East recorded 273. 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 Mellor vs New Longton & Hutton East?

      Violent crime in Mellor totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 204 in New Longton & Hutton East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mellor and New Longton & Hutton East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mellor recorded 75 crimes (now 102, a change of +36%). New Longton & Hutton East recorded 483 crimes previously (now 597, +23.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mellor and New Longton & Hutton East?

      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. Mellor has a resolution rate of 16.7% and New Longton & Hutton East has 14.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mellor and New Longton & Hutton East?

      Mellor falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. New Longton & Hutton East 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 Mellor and New Longton & Hutton East?

      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 Mellor or New Longton & Hutton East on a crime map?

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

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