Mechell vs Shotton Higher
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Mechell vs Shotton Higher Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Mechell safer than Shotton Higher?
Mechell has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) and recorded 51 crimes in the last 12 months. Shotton Higher has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) with 527 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Mechell vs Shotton Higher?
Mechell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Shotton Higher shows -1.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Mechell and Shotton Higher?
In Mechell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (19 incidents). In Shotton Higher, it is Violent Crime (194 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Mechell and Shotton Higher?
Mechell recorded 10 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Shotton Higher recorded 70. 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 Shotton Higher?
Violent crime in Mechell totalled 19 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Shotton Higher. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Mechell and Shotton Higher 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%). Shotton Higher recorded 537 crimes previously (now 527, -1.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Mechell and Shotton Higher?
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 Shotton Higher has 6.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Mechell and Shotton Higher?
Mechell falls within the North Wales Police boundary. Shotton Higher 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 Shotton Higher?
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 Shotton Higher on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Mechell and Shotton Higher. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.