Adlington & Anderton vs Clayton West & Cuerden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Adlington & Anderton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Clayton West & Cuerden Lancashire Constabulary

      Adlington & Anderton vs Clayton West & Cuerden Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Adlington & Anderton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      60 crimes / 12m
      ↑20% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Clayton West & Cuerden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,020 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      25.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Adlington & Anderton
      B Clayton West & Cuerden
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      60
      1,020
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      50
      1,060
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Adlington & Anderton
      B Clayton West & Cuerden
      Violent Crime
      10 ↑11%
      392 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      24 ↓20%
      261 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      3
      50 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↑0%
      17 ↓64%
      Burglary
      1 ↑0%
      25 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↑0%
      71 ↑18%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      10 ↓17%
      Public Order
      7 ↑600%
      43 ↑16%
      Robbery
      0
      7 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      0
      104 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      2
      22 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Adlington & Anderton is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Adlington & Anderton safer than Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Adlington & Anderton has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 60 crimes in the last 12 months. Clayton West & Cuerden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,020 crimes. Adlington & Anderton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Adlington & Anderton vs Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Adlington & Anderton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Clayton West & Cuerden shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Adlington & Anderton and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      In Adlington & Anderton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (24 incidents). In Clayton West & Cuerden, it is Violent Crime (392 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Adlington & Anderton and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Adlington & Anderton recorded 24 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 261. 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 Adlington & Anderton vs Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Violent crime in Adlington & Anderton totalled 10 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 392 in Clayton West & Cuerden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Adlington & Anderton and Clayton West & Cuerden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Adlington & Anderton recorded 50 crimes (now 60, a change of +20%). Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 1,060 crimes previously (now 1,020, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Adlington & Anderton and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      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. Adlington & Anderton has a resolution rate of 50% and Clayton West & Cuerden has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Adlington & Anderton and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Adlington & Anderton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Clayton West & Cuerden is covered by Lancashire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Adlington & Anderton and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      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 Adlington & Anderton or Clayton West & Cuerden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Adlington & Anderton and Clayton West & Cuerden. 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.