Mellor vs Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mellor vs Rural South 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 Mellor safer than Rural South?
Mellor has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 247 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mellor vs Rural South?
Mellor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural South shows -21.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mellor and Rural South?
In Mellor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In Rural South, it is Violent Crime (82 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mellor and Rural South?
Mellor recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural South recorded 81. 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 Rural South?
Violent crime in Mellor totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 82 in Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mellor and Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mellor recorded 75 crimes (now 102, a change of +36%). Rural South recorded 313 crimes previously (now 247, -21.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mellor and Rural South?
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 Rural South has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mellor and Rural South?
Mellor falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural South 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 Rural South?
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 Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mellor and Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.