Acton vs Mechell
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Acton vs Mechell Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Acton safer than Mechell?
Acton has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 324 crimes in the last 12 months. Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 51 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Acton vs Mechell?
Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mechell shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Acton and Mechell?
In Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Mechell, it is Violent Crime (19 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Acton and Mechell?
Acton recorded 75 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mechell recorded 10. 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 Acton vs Mechell?
Violent crime in Acton totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 19 in Mechell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Acton and Mechell in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Acton recorded 348 crimes (now 324, a change of -6.9%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Acton and Mechell?
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. Acton has a resolution rate of 30.8% and Mechell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Acton and Mechell?
Acton falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Mechell is covered by North Wales Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Acton and Mechell?
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 Acton or Mechell on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Acton and Mechell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.