Molyneux vs Horwich and Blackrod

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    12/100
    Molyneux Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Horwich and Blackrod Greater Manchester Police

      Molyneux vs Horwich and Blackrod Results

      A
      12/100
      High Crime
      Molyneux
      Merseyside Police
      925 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.8% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Horwich and Blackrod
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      100% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Molyneux
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Safety Score
      12/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      925
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,214
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.8%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Molyneux
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Violent Crime
      332 ↓25%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↓23%
      0
      Other Theft
      56 ↓5%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓43%
      0
      Burglary
      22 ↓44%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      60 ↓8%
      1
      Drugs
      41 ↓16%
      0
      Public Order
      91 ↓18%
      0
      Robbery
      6 ↑50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      128 ↓31%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑60%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓57%
      0
      Other Crime
      12 ↓25%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Horwich and Blackrod is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 12/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Molyneux safer than Horwich and Blackrod?

      Molyneux has a safety score of 12/100 (High Crime) and recorded 925 crimes in the last 12 months. Horwich and Blackrod has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Horwich and Blackrod scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Molyneux vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      Molyneux shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Horwich and Blackrod shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Molyneux and Horwich and Blackrod?

      In Molyneux, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (332 incidents). In Horwich and Blackrod, it is Burglary (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Molyneux and Horwich and Blackrod?

      Molyneux recorded 132 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horwich and Blackrod recorded 0. 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 Molyneux vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      Violent crime in Molyneux totalled 332 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Horwich and Blackrod. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Molyneux and Horwich and Blackrod in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Molyneux recorded 1,214 crimes (now 925, a change of -23.8%). Horwich and Blackrod recorded 0 crimes previously (now 2, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Molyneux and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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. Molyneux has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Horwich and Blackrod has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Molyneux and Horwich and Blackrod?

      Molyneux falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Horwich and Blackrod is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Molyneux and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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 Molyneux or Horwich and Blackrod on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Molyneux and Horwich and Blackrod. 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.