North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Wrea Green with Westby

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
      68/100
      Wrea Green with Westby Lancashire Constabulary

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Wrea Green with Westby 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
      68/100
      Safe
      Wrea Green with Westby
      Lancashire Constabulary
      254 crimes / 12m
      ↓37.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      B Wrea Green with Westby
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      68/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      48
      254
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      56
      407
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓14.3%
      ↓37.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank
      B Wrea Green with Westby
      Violent Crime
      16 ↑14%
      92 ↓30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↑8%
      81 ↓38%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑200%
      13 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓50%
      14 ↓36%
      Burglary
      3 ↓63%
      6 ↓50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓70%
      14 ↓48%
      Drugs
      1 ↓75%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      1 ↑0%
      12 ↓20%
      Shoplifting
      0
      11 ↓50%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      A North Meols & Hesketh Bank is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 68/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is North Meols & Hesketh Bank safer than Wrea Green with Westby?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 48 crimes in the last 12 months. Wrea Green with Westby has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) with 254 crimes. North Meols & Hesketh Bank scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in North Meols & Hesketh Bank vs Wrea Green with Westby?

      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. Wrea Green with Westby shows -37.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Wrea Green with Westby?

      In North Meols & Hesketh Bank, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (16 incidents). In Wrea Green with Westby, it is Violent Crime (92 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Wrea Green with Westby?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wrea Green with Westby recorded 81. 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 Wrea Green with Westby?

      Violent crime in North Meols & Hesketh Bank totalled 16 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 92 in Wrea Green with Westby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Wrea Green with Westby 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%). Wrea Green with Westby recorded 407 crimes previously (now 254, -37.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Wrea Green with Westby?

      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 Wrea Green with Westby 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 Wrea Green with Westby?

      North Meols & Hesketh Bank falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wrea Green with Westby 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 Wrea Green with Westby?

      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 Wrea Green with Westby on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both North Meols & Hesketh Bank and Wrea Green with Westby. 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.