North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Wigan West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    86/100
    North Meols & Hesketh Bank Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Wigan West Greater Manchester Police

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Wigan West Results

      A
      86/100
      Very Safe
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Lancashire Constabulary
      42 crimes / 12m
      ↓33.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Wigan West
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      B Wigan West
      Safety Score
      86/100 Very Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      42
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      63
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓33.3%
      ↓57.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      B Wigan West
      Violent Crime
      17 ↑6%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↓31%
      0
      Other Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓73%
      0
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Other Crime
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wigan West is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 86/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Meols & Hesketh Bank safer than Wigan West?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a safety score of 86/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 42 crimes in the last 12 months. Wigan West has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Wigan West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Wigan West?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wigan West shows -57.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Wigan West?

      In North Meols & Hesketh Bank, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 incidents). In Wigan West, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Wigan West?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wigan West recorded 0. 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 Wigan West?

      Violent crime in North Meols & Hesketh Bank totalled 17 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Wigan West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 63 crimes (now 42, a change of -33.3%). Wigan West recorded 7 crimes previously (now 3, -57.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Wigan 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. North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a resolution rate of 0% and Wigan West 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 Wigan West?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wigan West 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 Wigan 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 North Meols & Hesketh Bank or Wigan West on a crime map?

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

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