Strandtown vs Mechell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    4/100
    Strandtown Police Service of Northern Ireland
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Mechell North Wales Police

      Strandtown vs Mechell Results

      A
      4/100
      High Crime
      Strandtown
      Police Service of Northern Ireland
      8,705 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      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 Strandtown
      B Mechell
      Safety Score
      4/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      8,705
      51
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8,444
      53
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Strandtown
      B Mechell
      Violent Crime
      2,514 ↑3%
      19 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,822 ↑7%
      10 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      665 ↓8%
      5 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      153 ↓3%
      1
      Burglary
      236 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      763 ↓10%
      8
      Drugs
      422 ↑9%
      0
      Public Order
      60 ↑11%
      4 ↓20%
      Robbery
      34 ↓6%
      0
      Shoplifting
      722 ↑0%
      0
      Theft from Person
      14 ↑75%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      57 ↑27%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      89 ↑13%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      154 ↑6%
      2 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Mechell is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Strandtown safer than Mechell?

      Strandtown has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) and recorded 8,705 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 Strandtown vs Mechell?

      Strandtown shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Strandtown and Mechell?

      In Strandtown, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (2,822 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 Strandtown and Mechell?

      Strandtown recorded 2,822 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 Strandtown vs Mechell?

      Violent crime in Strandtown totalled 2,514 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 Strandtown and Mechell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Strandtown recorded 8,444 crimes (now 8,705, a change of +3.1%). Mechell recorded 53 crimes previously (now 51, -3.8%).

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

      Strandtown 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 Strandtown 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 Strandtown or Mechell on a crime map?

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