North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Stanley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    North Meols & Hesketh Bank Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Stanley Lancashire Constabulary

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Stanley Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      Lancashire Constabulary
      48 crimes / 12m
      ↓14.3% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Stanley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      B Stanley
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      48
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      56
      476
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.3%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      B Stanley
      Violent Crime
      16 ↑14%
      198 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↑8%
      138 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑200%
      26 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      3 ↓63%
      17 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓70%
      30 ↑7%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      1 ↑0%
      22 ↑57%
      Shoplifting
      0
      32 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      9 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 40/100 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 Stanley?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 48 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. North Meols & Hesketh Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank shows a year-on-year crime trend of -14.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In North Meols & Hesketh Bank, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (16 incidents). In Stanley, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley recorded 138. 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 Stanley?

      Violent crime in North Meols & Hesketh Bank totalled 16 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in Stanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 56 crimes (now 48, a change of -14.3%). Stanley recorded 476 crimes previously (now 497, +4.4%).

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

      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 Stanley has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Stanley?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Stanley 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 North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Stanley?

      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 Stanley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Stanley. 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.