Mellor vs Scotforth West
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mellor vs Scotforth West 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 Scotforth West?
Mellor has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Mellor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mellor vs Scotforth West?
Mellor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth West shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mellor and Scotforth West?
In Mellor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In Scotforth West, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mellor and Scotforth West?
Mellor recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth West recorded 105. 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 Scotforth West?
Violent crime in Mellor totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Scotforth West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mellor and Scotforth West in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mellor recorded 75 crimes (now 102, a change of +36%). Scotforth West recorded 526 crimes previously (now 425, -19.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mellor and Scotforth West?
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 Scotforth West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mellor and Scotforth West?
Mellor falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth West 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 Scotforth West?
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 Scotforth West on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mellor and Scotforth West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.