Ansdell & Fairhaven vs Whalley Nethertown

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Ansdell & Fairhaven Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Whalley Nethertown Lancashire Constabulary

      Ansdell & Fairhaven vs Whalley Nethertown Results

      A
      35/100
      Below Average
      Ansdell & Fairhaven
      Lancashire Constabulary
      568 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      28.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Whalley Nethertown
      Lancashire Constabulary
      184 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.4% trend
      30% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ansdell & Fairhaven
      B Whalley Nethertown
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      568
      184
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↑48.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      30%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ansdell & Fairhaven
      B Whalley Nethertown
      Violent Crime
      215 ↑20%
      119 ↑86%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      172 ↑5%
      19 ↓39%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑3%
      7 ↑133%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓41%
      3 ↓25%
      Burglary
      34 ↓13%
      9 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓36%
      11 ↑0%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      3
      Public Order
      25 ↑56%
      10 ↑233%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓80%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑240%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whalley Nethertown is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 35/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ansdell & Fairhaven safer than Whalley Nethertown?

      Ansdell & Fairhaven has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 568 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalley Nethertown has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 184 crimes. Whalley Nethertown scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ansdell & Fairhaven vs Whalley Nethertown?

      Ansdell & Fairhaven shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whalley Nethertown shows +48.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ansdell & Fairhaven and Whalley Nethertown?

      In Ansdell & Fairhaven, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (215 incidents). In Whalley Nethertown, it is Violent Crime (119 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ansdell & Fairhaven and Whalley Nethertown?

      Ansdell & Fairhaven recorded 172 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalley Nethertown recorded 19. 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 Ansdell & Fairhaven vs Whalley Nethertown?

      Violent crime in Ansdell & Fairhaven totalled 215 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 119 in Whalley Nethertown. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ansdell & Fairhaven and Whalley Nethertown in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ansdell & Fairhaven recorded 551 crimes (now 568, a change of +3.1%). Whalley Nethertown recorded 124 crimes previously (now 184, +48.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ansdell & Fairhaven and Whalley Nethertown?

      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. Ansdell & Fairhaven has a resolution rate of 28.6% and Whalley Nethertown has 30%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ansdell & Fairhaven and Whalley Nethertown?

      Ansdell & Fairhaven falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whalley Nethertown 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 Ansdell & Fairhaven and Whalley Nethertown?

      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 Ansdell & Fairhaven or Whalley Nethertown on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ansdell & Fairhaven and Whalley Nethertown. 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.