Calder vs Layton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Calder Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Layton Lancashire Constabulary

      Calder vs Layton Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Calder
      Lancashire Constabulary
      120 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.4% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Layton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,745 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.6% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Calder
      B Layton
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      120
      1,745
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      104
      1,316
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.4%
      ↑32.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Calder
      B Layton
      Violent Crime
      38 ↑3%
      753 ↑47%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↑19%
      340 ↓4%
      Other Theft
      7 ↑133%
      91 ↑60%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓78%
      49 ↑14%
      Burglary
      4 ↓43%
      36 ↑80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↑225%
      107 ↑19%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      41 ↑128%
      Public Order
      4 ↑0%
      109 ↑118%
      Robbery
      0
      10 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      0
      139 ↑30%
      Theft from Person
      0
      7 ↓13%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      8 ↑14%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      18 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑600%
      37 ↑54%
      Overall Verdict
      A Calder is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Calder safer than Layton?

      Calder has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 120 crimes in the last 12 months. Layton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,745 crimes. Calder scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Calder vs Layton?

      Calder shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Layton shows +32.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Calder and Layton?

      In Calder, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (44 incidents). In Layton, it is Violent Crime (753 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Calder and Layton?

      Calder recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Layton recorded 340. 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 Calder vs Layton?

      Violent crime in Calder totalled 38 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 753 in Layton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Calder and Layton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Calder recorded 104 crimes (now 120, a change of +15.4%). Layton recorded 1,316 crimes previously (now 1,745, +32.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Calder and Layton?

      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. Calder has a resolution rate of 0% and Layton has 19.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Calder and Layton?

      Calder falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Layton 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 Calder and Layton?

      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 Calder or Layton on a crime map?

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

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