Little Acton vs Mechell

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Little Acton North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Mechell North Wales Police

      Little Acton vs Mechell Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Little Acton
      North Wales Police
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↓58% trend
      16.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Little Acton
      B Mechell
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      66
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      157
      53
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓58%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Little Acton
      B Mechell
      Violent Crime
      29 ↓60%
      19 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      15 ↓48%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓83%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓25%
      1
      Burglary
      3 ↓57%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↓80%
      8
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Public Order
      8 ↑60%
      4 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      A Little Acton is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 81/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Little Acton safer than Mechell?

      Little Acton has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 66 crimes in the last 12 months. Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 51 crimes. Little Acton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Little Acton vs Mechell?

      Little Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -58% — 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 Little Acton and Mechell?

      In Little Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (29 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 Little Acton and Mechell?

      Little Acton recorded 15 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 Little Acton vs Mechell?

      Violent crime in Little Acton totalled 29 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 Little Acton and Mechell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Little Acton recorded 157 crimes (now 66, a change of -58%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Little 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. Little Acton has a resolution rate of 16.7% and Mechell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Little Acton and Mechell?

      Little 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 Little 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 Little Acton or Mechell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Little Acton and Mechell. 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.