St Michaels vs Horwich and Blackrod

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    St Michaels Merseyside Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Horwich and Blackrod Greater Manchester Police

      St Michaels vs Horwich and Blackrod Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      St Michaels
      Merseyside Police
      1,163 crimes / 12m
      ↑38.1% trend
      24.8% 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 St Michaels
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,163
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      842
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑38.1%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.8%
      100%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Michaels
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Violent Crime
      529 ↑32%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑33%
      0
      Other Theft
      45 ↑22%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑100%
      0
      Burglary
      23 ↑64%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      100 ↑39%
      1
      Drugs
      146 ↑36%
      0
      Public Order
      97 ↑35%
      0
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      28
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑14%
      0
      Other Crime
      40 ↑67%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Horwich and Blackrod is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Michaels safer than Horwich and Blackrod?

      St Michaels has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,163 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 St Michaels vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      St Michaels shows a year-on-year crime trend of +38.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 St Michaels and Horwich and Blackrod?

      In St Michaels, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (529 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 St Michaels and Horwich and Blackrod?

      St Michaels recorded 108 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 St Michaels vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      Violent crime in St Michaels totalled 529 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 St Michaels and Horwich and Blackrod in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Michaels recorded 842 crimes (now 1,163, a change of +38.1%). Horwich and Blackrod recorded 0 crimes previously (now 2, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Michaels 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. St Michaels has a resolution rate of 24.8% and Horwich and Blackrod has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Michaels and Horwich and Blackrod?

      St Michaels 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 St Michaels 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 St Michaels or Horwich and Blackrod on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Michaels and Horwich and Blackrod. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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