Horwich North East vs Westhoughton North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    90/100
    Horwich North East Greater Manchester Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Westhoughton North Greater Manchester Police

      Horwich North East vs Westhoughton North Results

      A
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Horwich North East
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓50% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Westhoughton North
      Greater Manchester Police
      2 crimes / 12m
      ↓71.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Horwich North East
      B Westhoughton North
      Safety Score
      90/100 Very Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      2
      2
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓50%
      ↓71.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Horwich North East
      B Westhoughton North
      Violent Crime
      0
      1 ↓75%
      Drugs
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Westhoughton North is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 90/100 and winning 1 out of 4 key metrics.
      1/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Horwich North East safer than Westhoughton North?

      Horwich North East has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 2 crimes in the last 12 months. Westhoughton North has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Horwich North East vs Westhoughton North?

      Horwich North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -50% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Westhoughton North shows -71.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Horwich North East and Westhoughton North?

      In Horwich North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Drugs (2 incidents). In Westhoughton North, it is Violent Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Horwich North East and Westhoughton North?

      Horwich North East recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Westhoughton North recorded 0. 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 Horwich North East vs Westhoughton North?

      Violent crime in Horwich North East totalled 0 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1 in Westhoughton North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Horwich North East and Westhoughton North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Horwich North East recorded 4 crimes (now 2, a change of -50%). Westhoughton North recorded 7 crimes previously (now 2, -71.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Horwich North East and Westhoughton North?

      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. Horwich North East has a resolution rate of 0% and Westhoughton North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Horwich North East and Westhoughton North?

      Horwich North East falls within the Greater Manchester Police boundary. Westhoughton North is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Horwich North East and Westhoughton North?

      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 Horwich North East or Westhoughton North on a crime map?

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

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