Altham vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    38/100
    Altham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Lancashire Constabulary

      Altham vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Results

      A
      38/100
      Below Average
      Altham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      508 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      29.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
      Lancashire Constabulary
      90 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Altham
      B Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
      Safety Score
      38/100 Below Average
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      508
      90
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      492
      124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.3%
      ↓27.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.7%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Altham
      B Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
      Violent Crime
      195 ↑17%
      35 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      115 ↓27%
      27 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      27 ↓16%
      2 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑105%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      39 ↑22%
      1 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      36 ↓8%
      5 ↑0%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      21 ↑24%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑50%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↓7%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilpshire & Ramsgreave is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 38/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Altham safer than Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      Altham has a safety score of 38/100 (Below Average) and recorded 508 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 90 crimes. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Altham vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      Altham shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave shows -27.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Altham and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      In Altham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (195 incidents). In Wilpshire & Ramsgreave, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Altham and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      Altham recorded 115 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilpshire & Ramsgreave recorded 27. 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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      Violent crime in Altham totalled 195 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Altham and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Altham recorded 492 crimes (now 508, a change of +3.3%). Wilpshire & Ramsgreave recorded 124 crimes previously (now 90, -27.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Altham and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      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 29.7% and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Altham and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      Altham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave 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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      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 Wilpshire & Ramsgreave on a crime map?

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

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