Blackburn South East vs Clayton West & Cuerden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Blackburn South East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Clayton West & Cuerden Lancashire Constabulary

      Blackburn South East vs Clayton West & Cuerden Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Blackburn South East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,129 crimes / 12m
      ↑18.1% trend
      19.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Clayton West & Cuerden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,020 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      25.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Blackburn South East
      B Clayton West & Cuerden
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,129
      1,020
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,803
      1,060
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑18.1%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Blackburn South East
      B Clayton West & Cuerden
      Violent Crime
      958 ↑32%
      392 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      434 ↓10%
      261 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      106 ↑25%
      50 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      70 ↑3%
      17 ↓64%
      Burglary
      43 ↑2%
      25 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      186 ↑15%
      71 ↑18%
      Drugs
      38 ↑12%
      10 ↓17%
      Public Order
      134 ↑38%
      43 ↑16%
      Robbery
      11 ↑22%
      7 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      58 ↑132%
      104 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      5 ↓38%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑80%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      23 ↑53%
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      54 ↑32%
      22 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      B Clayton West & Cuerden is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Blackburn South East safer than Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Blackburn South East has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,129 crimes in the last 12 months. Clayton West & Cuerden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 1,020 crimes. Clayton West & Cuerden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Blackburn South East vs Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Blackburn South East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Clayton West & Cuerden shows -3.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Blackburn South East and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      In Blackburn South East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (958 incidents). In Clayton West & Cuerden, it is Violent Crime (392 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Blackburn South East and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Blackburn South East recorded 434 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 261. 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 Blackburn South East vs Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Violent crime in Blackburn South East totalled 958 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 392 in Clayton West & Cuerden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Blackburn South East and Clayton West & Cuerden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Blackburn South East recorded 1,803 crimes (now 2,129, a change of +18.1%). Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 1,060 crimes previously (now 1,020, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Blackburn South East and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      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. Blackburn South East has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Clayton West & Cuerden has 25.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Blackburn South East and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Blackburn South East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Clayton West & Cuerden 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 Blackburn South East and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      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 Blackburn South East or Clayton West & Cuerden on a crime map?

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

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