Alston & Hothersall vs Rural North East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Alston & Hothersall vs Rural North East Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Alston & Hothersall safer than Rural North East?
Alston & Hothersall has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 8 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural North East has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 254 crimes. Alston & Hothersall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Alston & Hothersall vs Rural North East?
Alston & Hothersall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +166.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural North East shows -7.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Alston & Hothersall and Rural North East?
In Alston & Hothersall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (7 incidents). In Rural North East, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Alston & Hothersall and Rural North East?
Alston & Hothersall recorded 1 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural North East recorded 83. 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 Rural North East?
Violent crime in Alston & Hothersall totalled 7 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Rural North East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Alston & Hothersall and Rural North East 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%). Rural North East recorded 275 crimes previously (now 254, -7.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Alston & Hothersall and Rural North East?
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 Rural North East has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Alston & Hothersall and Rural North East?
Alston & Hothersall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural North East 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 Rural North East?
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 Rural North East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Alston & Hothersall and Rural North East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.