Cadley vs Preston Rural North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Cadley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      69/100
      Preston Rural North Lancashire Constabulary

      Cadley vs Preston Rural North Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Cadley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,366 crimes / 12m
      ↑115.1% trend
      25.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      69/100
      Safe
      Preston Rural North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      241 crimes / 12m
      ↓40.9% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Cadley
      B Preston Rural North
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      69/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,366
      241
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      635
      408
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑115.1%
      ↓40.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Cadley
      B Preston Rural North
      Violent Crime
      614 ↑180%
      80 ↓47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      228 ↑14%
      80 ↓37%
      Other Theft
      79 ↑155%
      13 ↓48%
      Vehicle Crime
      69 ↑103%
      11 ↓50%
      Burglary
      56 ↑60%
      9 ↓53%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      103 ↑151%
      24 ↓17%
      Drugs
      15 ↑7%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      77 ↑328%
      15 ↓6%
      Robbery
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↑250%
      3
      Theft from Person
      8 ↑300%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      19 ↑375%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      10 ↑43%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      44 ↑193%
      5 ↓50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Preston Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 69/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Cadley safer than Preston Rural North?

      Cadley has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,366 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural North has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) with 241 crimes. Preston Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Cadley vs Preston Rural North?

      Cadley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +115.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural North shows -40.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Cadley and Preston Rural North?

      In Cadley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (614 incidents). In Preston Rural North, it is Violent Crime (80 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Cadley and Preston Rural North?

      Cadley recorded 228 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural North recorded 80. 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 Cadley vs Preston Rural North?

      Violent crime in Cadley totalled 614 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 80 in Preston Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Cadley and Preston Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Cadley recorded 635 crimes (now 1,366, a change of +115.1%). Preston Rural North recorded 408 crimes previously (now 241, -40.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Cadley and Preston Rural North?

      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. Cadley has a resolution rate of 25.2% and Preston Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Cadley and Preston Rural North?

      Cadley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural North 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 Cadley and Preston Rural North?

      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 Cadley or Preston Rural North on a crime map?

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

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