Heswall vs Ravenmeols

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    45/100
    Heswall Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Ravenmeols Merseyside Police

      Heswall vs Ravenmeols Results

      A
      45/100
      Average
      Heswall
      Merseyside Police
      436 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      15.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Ravenmeols
      Merseyside Police
      584 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heswall
      B Ravenmeols
      Safety Score
      45/100 Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      436
      584
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      447
      599
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↓2.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      15.9%
      16.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heswall
      B Ravenmeols
      Violent Crime
      177 ↑0%
      237 ↑4%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      66 ↑47%
      61 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓41%
      31 ↓43%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑171%
      14 ↓30%
      Burglary
      16 ↓30%
      14 ↓13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      46 ↓6%
      42 ↓18%
      Drugs
      9 ↑80%
      24 ↑14%
      Public Order
      42 ↓28%
      53 ↓16%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↓31%
      81 ↑72%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      17 ↑70%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heswall safer than Ravenmeols?

      Heswall has a safety score of 45/100 (Average) and recorded 436 crimes in the last 12 months. Ravenmeols has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 584 crimes. Heswall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heswall vs Ravenmeols?

      Heswall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ravenmeols shows -2.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heswall and Ravenmeols?

      In Heswall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (177 incidents). In Ravenmeols, it is Violent Crime (237 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heswall and Ravenmeols?

      Heswall recorded 66 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ravenmeols recorded 61. 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 Heswall vs Ravenmeols?

      Violent crime in Heswall totalled 177 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 237 in Ravenmeols. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heswall and Ravenmeols in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heswall recorded 447 crimes (now 436, a change of -2.5%). Ravenmeols recorded 599 crimes previously (now 584, -2.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heswall and Ravenmeols?

      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. Heswall has a resolution rate of 15.9% and Ravenmeols has 16.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heswall and Ravenmeols?

      Heswall falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Ravenmeols 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 Heswall and Ravenmeols?

      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 Heswall or Ravenmeols on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heswall and Ravenmeols. 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.