Mill Hill & Moorgate vs Preesall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Mill Hill & Moorgate Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Preesall Lancashire Constabulary

      Mill Hill & Moorgate vs Preesall Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Mill Hill & Moorgate
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,678 crimes / 12m
      ↓6.5% trend
      23.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mill Hill & Moorgate
      B Preesall
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      4,678
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,005
      396
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6.5%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.6%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mill Hill & Moorgate
      B Preesall
      Violent Crime
      1,616 ↓3%
      157 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,169 ↓17%
      113 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      260 ↑6%
      8 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      230 ↓6%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      117 ↓36%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      371 ↑2%
      25 ↑25%
      Drugs
      110 ↑33%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      252 ↑12%
      31 ↑29%
      Robbery
      59 ↑48%
      1
      Shoplifting
      258 ↓23%
      4 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      28 ↑65%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      11 ↑38%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      45 ↓4%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      152 ↑11%
      3 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      B Preesall is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mill Hill & Moorgate safer than Preesall?

      Mill Hill & Moorgate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,678 crimes in the last 12 months. Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. Preesall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mill Hill & Moorgate vs Preesall?

      Mill Hill & Moorgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preesall shows -8.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mill Hill & Moorgate and Preesall?

      In Mill Hill & Moorgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,616 incidents). In Preesall, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mill Hill & Moorgate and Preesall?

      Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 1,169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preesall recorded 113. 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 Mill Hill & Moorgate vs Preesall?

      Violent crime in Mill Hill & Moorgate totalled 1,616 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Preesall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mill Hill & Moorgate and Preesall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mill Hill & Moorgate recorded 5,005 crimes (now 4,678, a change of -6.5%). Preesall recorded 396 crimes previously (now 362, -8.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mill Hill & Moorgate and Preesall?

      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. Mill Hill & Moorgate has a resolution rate of 23.6% and Preesall has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mill Hill & Moorgate and Preesall?

      Mill Hill & Moorgate falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preesall 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 Mill Hill & Moorgate and Preesall?

      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 Mill Hill & Moorgate or Preesall on a crime map?

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

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