Mellor vs St Matthew's - Preston
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mellor vs St Matthew's - Preston Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mellor safer than St Matthew's - Preston?
Mellor has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 102 crimes in the last 12 months. St Matthew's - Preston has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,382 crimes. Mellor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mellor vs St Matthew's - Preston?
Mellor shows a year-on-year crime trend of +36% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Matthew's - Preston shows +53.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mellor and St Matthew's - Preston?
In Mellor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In St Matthew's - Preston, it is Violent Crime (1,119 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mellor and St Matthew's - Preston?
Mellor recorded 25 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Matthew's - Preston recorded 831. 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 St Matthew's - Preston?
Violent crime in Mellor totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,119 in St Matthew's - Preston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mellor and St Matthew's - Preston in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mellor recorded 75 crimes (now 102, a change of +36%). St Matthew's - Preston recorded 2,208 crimes previously (now 3,382, +53.2%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mellor and St Matthew's - Preston?
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 St Matthew's - Preston has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mellor and St Matthew's - Preston?
Mellor falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Matthew's - Preston 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 St Matthew's - Preston?
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 St Matthew's - Preston on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mellor and St Matthew's - Preston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.