Meols vs Mossley Hill

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Meols Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Mossley Hill Merseyside Police

      Meols vs Mossley Hill Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Meols
      Merseyside Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Mossley Hill
      Merseyside Police
      435 crimes / 12m
      ↑215.2% trend
      28.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meols
      B Mossley Hill
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      487
      435
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      511
      138
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↑215.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      28.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meols
      B Mossley Hill
      Violent Crime
      241 ↑2%
      171 ↑242%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓21%
      53 ↑194%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑3%
      21 ↑163%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓33%
      23 ↑130%
      Burglary
      16 ↓6%
      15 ↑50%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑30%
      51 ↑538%
      Drugs
      20 ↓23%
      14 ↑17%
      Public Order
      53 ↓18%
      44 ↑529%
      Robbery
      2
      5
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓11%
      16 ↑78%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑400%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓45%
      11 ↑267%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mossley Hill is the safer choice — scoring 40/100 vs 36/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meols safer than Mossley Hill?

      Meols has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Mossley Hill has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 435 crimes. Mossley Hill scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meols vs Mossley Hill?

      Meols shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mossley Hill shows +215.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Meols and Mossley Hill?

      In Meols, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (241 incidents). In Mossley Hill, it is Violent Crime (171 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Meols and Mossley Hill?

      Meols recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mossley Hill recorded 53. 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 Meols vs Mossley Hill?

      Violent crime in Meols totalled 241 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 171 in Mossley Hill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Meols and Mossley Hill in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Meols recorded 511 crimes (now 487, a change of -4.7%). Mossley Hill recorded 138 crimes previously (now 435, +215.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meols and Mossley Hill?

      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. Meols has a resolution rate of 21.4% and Mossley Hill has 28.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meols and Mossley Hill?

      Meols falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Mossley Hill 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 Meols and Mossley Hill?

      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 Meols or Mossley Hill on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meols and Mossley Hill. 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.