Meols vs Orrell Park
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Meols vs Orrell Park Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Meols safer than Orrell Park?
Meols has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Orrell Park has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 984 crimes. Meols scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Meols vs Orrell Park?
Meols shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Orrell Park shows +176.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Meols and Orrell Park?
In Meols, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (241 incidents). In Orrell Park, it is Violent Crime (502 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Meols and Orrell Park?
Meols recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Orrell Park recorded 69. 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 Orrell Park?
Violent crime in Meols totalled 241 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 502 in Orrell Park. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Meols and Orrell Park 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%). Orrell Park recorded 356 crimes previously (now 984, +176.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meols and Orrell Park?
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 Orrell Park has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Meols and Orrell Park?
Meols falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Orrell Park 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 Orrell Park?
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 Orrell Park on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meols and Orrell Park. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.