Mellor vs Silverdale

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Mellor Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Silverdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Mellor vs Silverdale Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Mellor
      Lancashire Constabulary
      102 crimes / 12m
      ↑36% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Silverdale
      Lancashire Constabulary
      35 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mellor
      B Silverdale
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      102
      35
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      75
      48
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑36%
      ↓27.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mellor
      B Silverdale
      Violent Crime
      40 ↑67%
      11 ↑10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      25 ↓11%
      8 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      13 ↑333%
      4 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Burglary
      3 ↓25%
      4 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4
      5 ↓17%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Public Order
      3 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Silverdale is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 72/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mellor safer than Silverdale?

      Mellor has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. Silverdale has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 35 crimes. Silverdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mellor vs Silverdale?

      Mellor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Silverdale shows -27.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mellor and Silverdale?

      In Mellor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In Silverdale, it is Violent Crime (11 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mellor and Silverdale?

      Mellor recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Silverdale recorded 8. 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 Silverdale?

      Violent crime in Mellor totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 11 in Silverdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mellor and Silverdale in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mellor recorded 75 crimes (now 102, a change of +36%). Silverdale recorded 48 crimes previously (now 35, -27.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mellor and Silverdale?

      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 Silverdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mellor and Silverdale?

      Mellor falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Silverdale 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 Silverdale?

      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 Silverdale on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.