Meols vs Waterfront South

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
      4/100
      Waterfront South Merseyside Police

      Meols vs Waterfront South Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Meols
      Merseyside Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Waterfront South
      Merseyside Police
      3,479 crimes / 12m
      ↑495.7% trend
      38.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meols
      B Waterfront South
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      487
      3,479
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      511
      584
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↑495.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      38.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meols
      B Waterfront South
      Violent Crime
      241 ↑2%
      1,051 ↑591%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓21%
      291 ↑242%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑3%
      240 ↑264%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓33%
      52 ↑206%
      Burglary
      16 ↓6%
      87 ↑691%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑30%
      145 ↑303%
      Drugs
      20 ↓23%
      591 ↑688%
      Public Order
      53 ↓18%
      322 ↑485%
      Robbery
      2
      26 ↑117%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓11%
      448 ↑1111%
      Theft from Person
      0
      76 ↑322%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      45 ↑543%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      35 ↑775%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓45%
      70 ↑678%
      Overall Verdict
      A Meols is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meols safer than Waterfront South?

      Meols has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterfront South has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 3,479 crimes. Meols scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meols vs Waterfront South?

      Meols shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterfront South shows +495.7% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Meols and Waterfront South?

      In Meols, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (241 incidents). In Waterfront South, it is Violent Crime (1,051 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Meols and Waterfront South?

      Meols recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterfront South recorded 291. 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 Waterfront South?

      Violent crime in Meols totalled 241 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,051 in Waterfront South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Meols and Waterfront South 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%). Waterfront South recorded 584 crimes previously (now 3,479, +495.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meols and Waterfront South?

      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 Waterfront South has 38.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meols and Waterfront South?

      Meols falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Waterfront South 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 Waterfront South?

      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 Waterfront South on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meols and Waterfront South. 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.