Mechell vs New Broughton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    81/100
    Mechell North Wales Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      New Broughton North Wales Police

      Mechell vs New Broughton Results

      A
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      New Broughton
      North Wales Police
      335 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Mechell
      B New Broughton
      Safety Score
      81/100 Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      51
      335
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      53
      349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Mechell
      B New Broughton
      Violent Crime
      19 ↓32%
      132 ↓5%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      10 ↓17%
      79 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      5 ↑25%
      19 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      1
      8 ↓11%
      Burglary
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8
      42 ↓7%
      Drugs
      0
      7 ↑17%
      Public Order
      4 ↓20%
      21 ↑31%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      7 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↑0%
      5 ↓38%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Mechell safer than New Broughton?

      Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. New Broughton has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 335 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Mechell vs New Broughton?

      Mechell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. New Broughton shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Mechell and New Broughton?

      In Mechell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In New Broughton, it is Violent Crime (132 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mechell and New Broughton?

      Mechell recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while New Broughton recorded 79. 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 Mechell vs New Broughton?

      Violent crime in Mechell totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 132 in New Broughton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Mechell and New Broughton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Mechell recorded 53 crimes (now 51, a change of -3.8%). New Broughton recorded 349 crimes previously (now 335, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mechell and New Broughton?

      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. Mechell has a resolution rate of 0% and New Broughton has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Mechell and New Broughton?

      Mechell falls within the North Wales Police boundary. New Broughton 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 Mechell and New Broughton?

      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 Mechell or New Broughton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mechell and New Broughton. 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.