Hoylake and Meols vs Moss Bank
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hoylake and Meols vs Moss Bank Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hoylake and Meols safer than Moss Bank?
Hoylake and Meols has a safety score of 29/100 (Below Average) and recorded 686 crimes in the last 12 months. Moss Bank has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) with 890 crimes. Hoylake and Meols scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hoylake and Meols vs Moss Bank?
Hoylake and Meols shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Moss Bank shows +12.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hoylake and Meols and Moss Bank?
In Hoylake and Meols, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (224 incidents). In Moss Bank, it is Violent Crime (399 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hoylake and Meols and Moss Bank?
Hoylake and Meols recorded 109 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Moss Bank recorded 62. 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 Hoylake and Meols vs Moss Bank?
Violent crime in Hoylake and Meols totalled 224 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 399 in Moss Bank. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hoylake and Meols and Moss Bank in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoylake and Meols recorded 741 crimes (now 686, a change of -7.4%). Moss Bank recorded 788 crimes previously (now 890, +12.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoylake and Meols and Moss Bank?
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. Hoylake and Meols has a resolution rate of 23.4% and Moss Bank has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hoylake and Meols and Moss Bank?
Hoylake and Meols falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Moss Bank 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 Hoylake and Meols and Moss Bank?
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 Hoylake and Meols or Moss Bank on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hoylake and Meols and Moss Bank. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.