Baxenden vs Rural East Fylde

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Baxenden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      59/100
      Rural East Fylde Lancashire Constabulary

      Baxenden vs Rural East Fylde Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Baxenden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      232 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      59/100
      Average
      Rural East Fylde
      Lancashire Constabulary
      291 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Baxenden
      B Rural East Fylde
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      59/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      232
      291
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      199
      267
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.6%
      ↑9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Baxenden
      B Rural East Fylde
      Violent Crime
      70 ↑3%
      112 ↑17%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      39 ↓17%
      92 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      11 ↑38%
      15 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      27 ↑200%
      10 ↓38%
      Burglary
      15 ↑200%
      6 ↓45%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑86%
      31 ↑7%
      Drugs
      0
      6 ↑100%
      Public Order
      5 ↓17%
      10 ↓9%
      Robbery
      2
      0
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓16%
      3 ↑200%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑125%
      6 ↓25%
      Overall Verdict
      A Baxenden is the safer choice — scoring 64/100 vs 59/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Baxenden safer than Rural East Fylde?

      Baxenden has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 232 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural East Fylde has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) with 291 crimes. Baxenden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Baxenden vs Rural East Fylde?

      Baxenden shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural East Fylde shows +9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Baxenden and Rural East Fylde?

      In Baxenden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (70 incidents). In Rural East Fylde, it is Violent Crime (112 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Baxenden and Rural East Fylde?

      Baxenden recorded 39 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural East Fylde recorded 92. 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 Baxenden vs Rural East Fylde?

      Violent crime in Baxenden totalled 70 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 112 in Rural East Fylde. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Baxenden and Rural East Fylde in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Baxenden recorded 199 crimes (now 232, a change of +16.6%). Rural East Fylde recorded 267 crimes previously (now 291, +9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Baxenden and Rural East Fylde?

      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. Baxenden has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Rural East Fylde has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Baxenden and Rural East Fylde?

      Baxenden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural East Fylde 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 Baxenden and Rural East Fylde?

      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 Baxenden or Rural East Fylde on a crime map?

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

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