Antrim vs Mechell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Antrim Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      87/100
      Mechell North Wales Police

      Antrim vs Mechell Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Antrim
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      2,406 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      87/100
      Very Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      28 crimes / 12m
      ↓52.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Antrim
      B Mechell
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      87/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,406
      28
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,995
      59
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓39.8%
      ↓52.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Antrim
      B Mechell
      Violent Crime
      804 ↓40%
      10 ↓64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      748 ↓32%
      5 ↓64%
      Other Theft
      179 ↓28%
      5 ↑400%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓62%
      1
      Burglary
      51 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      267 ↓44%
      6 ↑200%
      Drugs
      156 ↓41%
      0
      Public Order
      12 ↓61%
      0 ↓100%
      Robbery
      2 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      66 ↓66%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↓45%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      20 ↓56%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      57 ↓42%
      1 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mechell is the safer choice — scoring 87/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Antrim safer than Mechell?

      Antrim has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,406 crimes in the last 12 months. Mechell has a safety score of 87/100 (Very Safe) with 28 crimes. Mechell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Antrim vs Mechell?

      Antrim shows a year-on-year crime trend of -39.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Mechell shows -52.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Antrim and Mechell?

      In Antrim, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (804 incidents). In Mechell, it is Violent Crime (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Antrim and Mechell?

      Antrim recorded 748 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Mechell recorded 5. 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 Antrim vs Mechell?

      Violent crime in Antrim totalled 804 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 10 in Mechell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Antrim recorded 3,995 crimes (now 2,406, a change of -39.8%). Mechell recorded 59 crimes previously (now 28, -52.5%).

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

      Which police force covers Antrim and Mechell?

      Antrim falls within the Police Service of Northern Ireland 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 Antrim 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 Antrim or Mechell on a crime map?

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

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