North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Horwich and Blackrod

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    92/100
    North Meols & Hesketh Bank Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Horwich and Blackrod Greater Manchester Police

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Horwich and Blackrod Results

      A
      92/100
      Very Safe
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Lancashire Constabulary
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.3% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Horwich and Blackrod
      Greater Manchester Police
      19 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Safety Score
      92/100 Very Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      51
      19
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      55
      27
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.3%
      ↓29.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Violent Crime
      17 ↑6%
      1 ↓86%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      12 ↓20%
      2 ↓71%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      5 ↑25%
      Burglary
      6 ↑20%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓56%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      3
      Public Order
      1 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Meols & Hesketh Bank safer than Horwich and Blackrod?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Horwich and Blackrod has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 19 crimes. North Meols & Hesketh Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Horwich and Blackrod shows -29.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Horwich and Blackrod?

      In North Meols & Hesketh Bank, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Horwich and Blackrod, it is Vehicle Crime (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Horwich and Blackrod?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 12 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horwich and Blackrod recorded 2. 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 North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      Violent crime in North Meols & Hesketh Bank totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Horwich and Blackrod. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Horwich and Blackrod in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 55 crimes (now 51, a change of -7.3%). Horwich and Blackrod recorded 27 crimes previously (now 19, -29.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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. North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a resolution rate of 100% and Horwich and Blackrod has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Horwich and Blackrod?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Horwich and Blackrod is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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 North Meols & Hesketh Bank or Horwich and Blackrod on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Horwich and Blackrod. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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