Farnworth vs Lache

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    50/100
    Farnworth Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      37/100
      Lache Cheshire Constabulary

      Farnworth vs Lache Results

      A
      50/100
      Average
      Farnworth
      Cheshire Constabulary
      408 crimes / 12m
      ↓6% trend
      40.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      37/100
      Below Average
      Lache
      Cheshire Constabulary
      432 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.3% trend
      26.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farnworth
      B Lache
      Safety Score
      50/100 Average
      37/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      408
      432
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      434
      334
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓6%
      ↑29.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      40.4%
      26.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farnworth
      B Lache
      Violent Crime
      168 ↓8%
      211 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      51 ↓40%
      37 ↑48%
      Other Theft
      23 ↑10%
      28 ↑12%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑145%
      8 ↑300%
      Burglary
      23 ↑15%
      11 ↑120%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↓41%
      31 ↑35%
      Drugs
      26 ↑189%
      15 ↑88%
      Public Order
      37 ↓8%
      59 ↑90%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑50%
      7 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑9%
      16 ↑300%
      Overall Verdict
      A Farnworth is the safer choice — scoring 50/100 vs 37/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farnworth safer than Lache?

      Farnworth has a safety score of 50/100 (Average) and recorded 408 crimes in the last 12 months. Lache has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) with 432 crimes. Farnworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farnworth vs Lache?

      Farnworth shows a year-on-year crime trend of -6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lache shows +29.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farnworth and Lache?

      In Farnworth, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (168 incidents). In Lache, it is Violent Crime (211 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farnworth and Lache?

      Farnworth recorded 51 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lache recorded 37. 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 Farnworth vs Lache?

      Violent crime in Farnworth totalled 168 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 211 in Lache. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farnworth and Lache in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farnworth recorded 434 crimes (now 408, a change of -6%). Lache recorded 334 crimes previously (now 432, +29.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farnworth and Lache?

      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. Farnworth has a resolution rate of 40.4% and Lache has 26.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farnworth and Lache?

      Farnworth falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Lache is covered by Cheshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Farnworth and Lache?

      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 Farnworth or Lache on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farnworth and Lache. 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.