Aughton & Holborn vs Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    68/100
    Aughton & Holborn Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      72/100
      Rural West Lancashire Constabulary

      Aughton & Holborn vs Rural West Results

      A
      68/100
      Safe
      Aughton & Holborn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓23.9% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      72/100
      Safe
      Rural West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      190 crimes / 12m
      ↓39.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Aughton & Holborn
      B Rural West
      Safety Score
      68/100 Safe
      72/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      268
      190
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      352
      314
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓23.9%
      ↓39.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Aughton & Holborn
      B Rural West
      Violent Crime
      93 ↓18%
      71 ↓41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      73 ↓44%
      51 ↓51%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑91%
      9 ↓55%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓25%
      5 ↓50%
      Burglary
      16 ↓20%
      13 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓30%
      22 ↑22%
      Drugs
      7 ↑75%
      3 ↓63%
      Public Order
      11 ↓35%
      9 ↓10%
      Robbery
      5 ↑400%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑0%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 68/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Aughton & Holborn safer than Rural West?

      Aughton & Holborn has a safety score of 68/100 (Safe) and recorded 268 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 190 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Aughton & Holborn vs Rural West?

      Aughton & Holborn shows a year-on-year crime trend of -23.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -39.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Aughton & Holborn and Rural West?

      In Aughton & Holborn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (93 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (71 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Aughton & Holborn and Rural West?

      Aughton & Holborn recorded 73 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 51. 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 Aughton & Holborn vs Rural West?

      Violent crime in Aughton & Holborn totalled 93 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 71 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Aughton & Holborn and Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Aughton & Holborn recorded 352 crimes (now 268, a change of -23.9%). Rural West recorded 314 crimes previously (now 190, -39.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Aughton & Holborn and Rural West?

      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. Aughton & Holborn has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Aughton & Holborn and Rural West?

      Aughton & Holborn falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural West 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 Aughton & Holborn and Rural West?

      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 Aughton & Holborn or Rural West on a crime map?

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

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