Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Salthill

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Burscough Bridge & Rufford Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      44/100
      Salthill Lancashire Constabulary

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Salthill Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      Lancashire Constabulary
      104 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.9% trend
      10% resolved
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      VS
      B
      44/100
      Below Average
      Salthill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      458 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.1% trend
      34.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      B Salthill
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      44/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      104
      458
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      89
      344
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.9%
      ↑33.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10%
      34.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Burscough Bridge & Rufford
      B Salthill
      Violent Crime
      38 ↑90%
      151 ↑76%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↑5%
      124 ↑14%
      Other Theft
      2 ↓33%
      39 ↑34%
      Vehicle Crime
      0 ↓100%
      16 ↑220%
      Burglary
      2 ↓33%
      9 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↑100%
      34 ↑17%
      Drugs
      0
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      1 ↓83%
      31 ↑94%
      Robbery
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↑6%
      24 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      3 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      0 ↓100%
      16 ↑129%
      Overall Verdict
      A Burscough Bridge & Rufford is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 44/100 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 Salthill?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 104 crimes in the last 12 months. Salthill has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) with 458 crimes. Burscough Bridge & Rufford scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Burscough Bridge & Rufford vs Salthill?

      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. Salthill shows +33.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Salthill?

      In Burscough Bridge & Rufford, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (38 incidents). In Salthill, it is Violent Crime (151 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Salthill?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Salthill recorded 124. 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 Salthill?

      Violent crime in Burscough Bridge & Rufford totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 151 in Salthill. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Salthill 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%). Salthill recorded 344 crimes previously (now 458, +33.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Salthill?

      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 Salthill has 34.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Burscough Bridge & Rufford and Salthill?

      Burscough Bridge & Rufford falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Salthill 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 Salthill?

      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 Salthill on a crime map?

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

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