Croxteth Country Park vs Meols

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    34/100
    Croxteth Country Park Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      36/100
      Meols Merseyside Police

      Croxteth Country Park vs Meols Results

      A
      34/100
      Below Average
      Croxteth Country Park
      Merseyside Police
      462 crimes / 12m
      ↑58.2% trend
      19.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      36/100
      Below Average
      Meols
      Merseyside Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Croxteth Country Park
      B Meols
      Safety Score
      34/100 Below Average
      36/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      462
      487
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      292
      511
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑58.2%
      ↓4.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.8%
      21.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Croxteth Country Park
      B Meols
      Violent Crime
      203 ↑105%
      241 ↑2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      62 ↓27%
      38 ↓21%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑14%
      30 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓10%
      8 ↓33%
      Burglary
      26 ↑333%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      54 ↑42%
      48 ↑30%
      Drugs
      25 ↑213%
      20 ↓23%
      Public Order
      36 ↑80%
      53 ↓18%
      Robbery
      9 ↑125%
      2
      Shoplifting
      2 ↑100%
      16 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑160%
      11 ↓45%
      Overall Verdict
      B Meols is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Croxteth Country Park safer than Meols?

      Croxteth Country Park has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) and recorded 462 crimes in the last 12 months. Meols has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) with 487 crimes. Meols scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Croxteth Country Park vs Meols?

      Croxteth Country Park shows a year-on-year crime trend of +58.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Meols shows -4.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Croxteth Country Park and Meols?

      In Croxteth Country Park, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (203 incidents). In Meols, it is Violent Crime (241 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Croxteth Country Park and Meols?

      Croxteth Country Park recorded 62 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Meols recorded 38. 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 Croxteth Country Park vs Meols?

      Violent crime in Croxteth Country Park totalled 203 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 241 in Meols. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Croxteth Country Park and Meols in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Croxteth Country Park recorded 292 crimes (now 462, a change of +58.2%). Meols recorded 511 crimes previously (now 487, -4.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Croxteth Country Park and Meols?

      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. Croxteth Country Park has a resolution rate of 19.8% and Meols has 21.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Croxteth Country Park and Meols?

      Croxteth Country Park falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Meols is covered by Merseyside Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Croxteth Country Park and Meols?

      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 Croxteth Country Park or Meols on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Croxteth Country Park and Meols. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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