Ravenmeols vs Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Ravenmeols Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      75/100
      Rural West Lancashire Constabulary

      Ravenmeols vs Rural West Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Ravenmeols
      Merseyside Police
      544 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.4% trend
      32.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Rural West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      209 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.3% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ravenmeols
      B Rural West
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      544
      209
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      594
      328
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.4%
      ↓36.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ravenmeols
      B Rural West
      Violent Crime
      218 ↓9%
      77 ↓41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓25%
      58 ↓45%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓35%
      9 ↓50%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓42%
      6 ↓45%
      Burglary
      15 ↓17%
      14 ↑17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓27%
      23 ↑15%
      Drugs
      24 ↑50%
      4 ↓50%
      Public Order
      51 ↓6%
      11 ↑10%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      74 ↑40%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑73%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 38/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ravenmeols safer than Rural West?

      Ravenmeols has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 544 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 209 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ravenmeols vs Rural West?

      Ravenmeols shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -36.3% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ravenmeols and Rural West?

      In Ravenmeols, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (218 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (77 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ravenmeols and Rural West?

      Ravenmeols recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 58. 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 Ravenmeols vs Rural West?

      Violent crime in Ravenmeols totalled 218 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 77 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ravenmeols and Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ravenmeols recorded 594 crimes (now 544, a change of -8.4%). Rural West recorded 328 crimes previously (now 209, -36.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ravenmeols and Rural West?

      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. Ravenmeols has a resolution rate of 32.3% and Rural West has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ravenmeols and Rural West?

      Ravenmeols falls within the Merseyside Police boundary. Rural West 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 Ravenmeols and Rural West?

      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 Ravenmeols or Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ravenmeols and Rural West. 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.