Lache vs Whitby

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    37/100
    Lache Cheshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Whitby Cheshire Constabulary

      Lache vs Whitby Results

      A
      37/100
      Below Average
      Lache
      Cheshire Constabulary
      432 crimes / 12m
      ↑29.3% trend
      26.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Whitby
      Cheshire Constabulary
      926 crimes / 12m
      ↑86.3% trend
      35.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lache
      B Whitby
      Safety Score
      37/100 Below Average
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      432
      926
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      334
      497
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑29.3%
      ↑86.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.7%
      35.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lache
      B Whitby
      Violent Crime
      211 ↑3%
      370 ↑90%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      37 ↑48%
      72 ↑80%
      Other Theft
      28 ↑12%
      51 ↓12%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↑300%
      31 ↑288%
      Burglary
      11 ↑120%
      17 ↑13%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑35%
      42 ↑68%
      Drugs
      15 ↑88%
      36 ↑112%
      Public Order
      59 ↑90%
      98 ↑88%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      4
      175 ↑197%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↑17%
      10 ↑43%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑300%
      12 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lache is the safer choice — scoring 37/100 vs 4/100 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 Lache safer than Whitby?

      Lache has a safety score of 37/100 (Below Average) and recorded 432 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitby has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 926 crimes. Lache scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lache vs Whitby?

      Lache shows a year-on-year crime trend of +29.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitby shows +86.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Lache, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (211 incidents). In Whitby, it is Violent Crime (370 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Lache recorded 37 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitby recorded 72. 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 Lache vs Whitby?

      Violent crime in Lache totalled 211 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 370 in Whitby. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lache recorded 334 crimes (now 432, a change of +29.3%). Whitby recorded 497 crimes previously (now 926, +86.3%).

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

      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. Lache has a resolution rate of 26.7% and Whitby has 35.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lache and Whitby?

      Lache falls within the Cheshire Constabulary boundary. Whitby 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 Lache and Whitby?

      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 Lache or Whitby on a crime map?

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