Meols vs West Derby Deysbrook

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    36/100
    Meols Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      11/100
      West Derby Deysbrook Merseyside Police

      Meols vs West Derby Deysbrook Results

      A
      36/100
      Below Average
      Meols
      Merseyside Police
      487 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.7% trend
      21.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      11/100
      High Crime
      West Derby Deysbrook
      Merseyside Police
      680 crimes / 12m
      ↑65.5% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Meols
      B West Derby Deysbrook
      Safety Score
      36/100 Below Average
      11/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      487
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      511
      411
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.7%
      ↑65.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.4%
      20%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Meols
      B West Derby Deysbrook
      Violent Crime
      241 ↑2%
      307 ↑84%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      38 ↓21%
      74 ↑72%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑3%
      34 ↑70%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓33%
      19 ↑0%
      Burglary
      16 ↓6%
      26 ↑225%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      48 ↑30%
      63 ↑17%
      Drugs
      20 ↓23%
      39 ↑86%
      Public Order
      53 ↓18%
      68 ↑31%
      Robbery
      2
      7 ↑250%
      Shoplifting
      16 ↓11%
      8 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑300%
      5 ↑400%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↑80%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓45%
      18 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Meols is the safer choice — scoring 36/100 vs 11/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Meols safer than West Derby Deysbrook?

      Meols has a safety score of 36/100 (Below Average) and recorded 487 crimes in the last 12 months. West Derby Deysbrook has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) with 680 crimes. Meols scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Meols vs West Derby Deysbrook?

      Meols shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Derby Deysbrook shows +65.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Meols and West Derby Deysbrook?

      In Meols, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (241 incidents). In West Derby Deysbrook, it is Violent Crime (307 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Meols and West Derby Deysbrook?

      Meols recorded 38 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Derby Deysbrook recorded 74. 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 West Derby Deysbrook?

      Violent crime in Meols totalled 241 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 307 in West Derby Deysbrook. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Meols and West Derby Deysbrook 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%). West Derby Deysbrook recorded 411 crimes previously (now 680, +65.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Meols and West Derby Deysbrook?

      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 West Derby Deysbrook has 20%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Meols and West Derby Deysbrook?

      Meols falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. West Derby Deysbrook 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 West Derby Deysbrook?

      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 West Derby Deysbrook on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Meols and West Derby Deysbrook. 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.