Molyneux vs Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Molyneux vs Rural South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Molyneux safer than Rural South?
Molyneux has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 785 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural South has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 185 crimes. Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Molyneux vs Rural South?
Molyneux shows a year-on-year crime trend of -33.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rural South shows -45.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Molyneux and Rural South?
In Molyneux, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (299 incidents). In Rural South, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (62 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Molyneux and Rural South?
Molyneux recorded 110 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural South recorded 62. 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 Rural South?
Violent crime in Molyneux totalled 299 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 56 in Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Molyneux and Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Molyneux recorded 1,178 crimes (now 785, a change of -33.4%). Rural South recorded 337 crimes previously (now 185, -45.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Molyneux and Rural 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. Molyneux has a resolution rate of 27.1% and Rural South has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Molyneux and Rural South?
Molyneux falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Rural South is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Molyneux and Rural 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 Molyneux or Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Molyneux and Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.