Altham vs Clayton-le-Moors
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Altham vs Clayton-le-Moors 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 Altham safer than Clayton-le-Moors?
Altham has a safety score of 43/100 (Below Average) and recorded 505 crimes in the last 12 months. Clayton-le-Moors has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 813 crimes. Altham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Altham vs Clayton-le-Moors?
Altham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.4% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Clayton-le-Moors shows +18.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Altham and Clayton-le-Moors?
In Altham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (175 incidents). In Clayton-le-Moors, it is Violent Crime (313 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Altham and Clayton-le-Moors?
Altham recorded 131 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clayton-le-Moors recorded 210. 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 Altham vs Clayton-le-Moors?
Violent crime in Altham totalled 175 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 313 in Clayton-le-Moors. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Altham and Clayton-le-Moors in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Altham recorded 507 crimes (now 505, a change of -0.4%). Clayton-le-Moors recorded 686 crimes previously (now 813, +18.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Altham and Clayton-le-Moors?
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. Altham has a resolution rate of 47.7% and Clayton-le-Moors has 29.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Altham and Clayton-le-Moors?
Altham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Clayton-le-Moors 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 Altham and Clayton-le-Moors?
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 Altham or Clayton-le-Moors on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Altham and Clayton-le-Moors. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.