Alston & Hothersall vs Hurst Green & Whitewell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Alston & Hothersall Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      85/100
      Hurst Green & Whitewell Lancashire Constabulary

      Alston & Hothersall vs Hurst Green & Whitewell Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Alston & Hothersall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      8 crimes / 12m
      ↑166.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Lancashire Constabulary
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Alston & Hothersall
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      85/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      8
      0
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑166.7%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Alston & Hothersall
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Violent Crime
      7 ↑600%
      0
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 79/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Alston & Hothersall safer than Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Alston & Hothersall has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 8 crimes in the last 12 months. Hurst Green & Whitewell has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) with 0 crimes. Hurst Green & Whitewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Alston & Hothersall vs Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Alston & Hothersall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +166.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hurst Green & Whitewell shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Alston & Hothersall and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      In Alston & Hothersall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7 incidents). In Hurst Green & Whitewell, it is miscellaneous (0 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alston & Hothersall and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Alston & Hothersall recorded 1 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hurst Green & Whitewell 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 Alston & Hothersall vs Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Violent crime in Alston & Hothersall totalled 7 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Hurst Green & Whitewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Alston & Hothersall and Hurst Green & Whitewell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Alston & Hothersall recorded 3 crimes (now 8, a change of +166.7%). Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 0 crimes previously (now 0, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alston & Hothersall and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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. Alston & Hothersall has a resolution rate of 0% and Hurst Green & Whitewell has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Alston & Hothersall and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Alston & Hothersall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Hurst Green & Whitewell 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 Alston & Hothersall and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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 Alston & Hothersall or Hurst Green & Whitewell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alston & Hothersall and Hurst Green & Whitewell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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