Ansdell & Fairhaven vs Whalley & Painterwood

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    35/100
    Ansdell & Fairhaven Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Whalley & Painterwood Lancashire Constabulary

      Ansdell & Fairhaven vs Whalley & Painterwood 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
      47/100
      Average
      Whalley & Painterwood
      Lancashire Constabulary
      402 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ansdell & Fairhaven
      B Whalley & Painterwood
      Safety Score
      35/100 Below Average
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      568
      402
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      551
      389
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.6%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ansdell & Fairhaven
      B Whalley & Painterwood
      Violent Crime
      215 ↑20%
      179 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      172 ↑5%
      101 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      36 ↑3%
      20 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      32 ↓41%
      13 ↓48%
      Burglary
      34 ↓13%
      15 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓36%
      37 ↑9%
      Drugs
      2 ↓67%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      25 ↑56%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓80%
      4 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↓57%
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑240%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whalley & Painterwood is the safer choice — scoring 47/100 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 & Painterwood?

      Ansdell & Fairhaven has a safety score of 35/100 (Below Average) and recorded 568 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalley & Painterwood has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 402 crimes. Whalley & Painterwood scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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 & Painterwood shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Ansdell & Fairhaven, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (215 incidents). In Whalley & Painterwood, it is Violent Crime (179 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Ansdell & Fairhaven recorded 172 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalley & Painterwood recorded 101. 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 & Painterwood?

      Violent crime in Ansdell & Fairhaven totalled 215 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 179 in Whalley & Painterwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ansdell & Fairhaven and Whalley & Painterwood 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 & Painterwood recorded 389 crimes previously (now 402, +3.3%).

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

      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 & Painterwood has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ansdell & Fairhaven and Whalley & Painterwood?

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

      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 & Painterwood on a crime map?

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