Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Chorley North West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Burscough Bridge & Rufford Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Chorley North West Lancashire Constabulary

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Chorley North West Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      Lancashire Constabulary
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Chorley North West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,814 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      28.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      B Chorley North West
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      104
      1,814
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      89
      1,524
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.9%
      ↑19%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      28.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      B Chorley North West
      Violent Crime
      38 ↑90%
      617 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑5%
      438 ↓6%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓33%
      86 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      41 ↑0%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      57 ↓3%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑100%
      129 ↑22%
      Drugs
      0
      74 ↑111%
      Public Order
      1 ↓83%
      127 ↑57%
      Robbery
      0
      19 ↑171%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑6%
      161 ↑15%
      Theft from Person
      0
      17 ↑42%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      6 ↓67%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      16 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      26 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burscough Bridge & Rufford is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 4/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Burscough Bridge & Rufford safer than Chorley North West?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Chorley North West has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 1,814 crimes. Burscough Bridge & Rufford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Chorley North West?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Chorley North West shows +19% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Chorley North West?

      In Burscough Bridge & Rufford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Chorley North West, it is Violent Crime (617 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Chorley North West?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Chorley North West recorded 438. 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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Chorley North West?

      Violent crime in Burscough Bridge & Rufford totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 617 in Chorley North West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Chorley North West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Burscough Bridge & Rufford recorded 89 crimes (now 104, a change of +16.9%). Chorley North West recorded 1,524 crimes previously (now 1,814, +19%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Chorley North 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. Burscough Bridge & Rufford has a resolution rate of 10% and Chorley North West has 28.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Chorley North West?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Chorley North 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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Chorley North 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 Burscough Bridge & Rufford or Chorley North West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Chorley North West. 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.