Lisburn vs Mechell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Lisburn Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Mechell North Wales Police

      Lisburn vs Mechell Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Lisburn
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      5,673 crimes / 12m
      ↓2.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Mechell
      North Wales Police
      51 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lisburn
      B Mechell
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,673
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,820
      53
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2.5%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lisburn
      B Mechell
      Violent Crime
      1,635 ↓8%
      19 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,986 ↑3%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      343 ↓8%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↓26%
      1
      Burglary
      104 ↓9%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      499 ↑1%
      8
      Drugs
      385 ↑19%
      0
      Public Order
      34 ↓37%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Shoplifting
      388 ↓16%
      0
      Theft from Person
      4 ↓43%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      17 ↓6%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      53 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      151 ↑15%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mechell is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lisburn safer than Mechell?

      Lisburn has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,673 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 Lisburn vs Mechell?

      Lisburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2.5% — 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 Lisburn and Mechell?

      In Lisburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,986 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 Lisburn and Mechell?

      Lisburn recorded 1,986 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 Lisburn vs Mechell?

      Violent crime in Lisburn totalled 1,635 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 Lisburn and Mechell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lisburn recorded 5,820 crimes (now 5,673, a change of -2.5%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lisburn 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. Lisburn 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 Lisburn and Mechell?

      Lisburn 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 Lisburn 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 Lisburn or Mechell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lisburn 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.