Central - Hyndburn vs Clayton West & Cuerden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Central - Hyndburn Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Clayton West & Cuerden Lancashire Constabulary

      Central - Hyndburn vs Clayton West & Cuerden Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Central - Hyndburn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,107 crimes / 12m
      ↑63.7% trend
      29.2% resolved
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      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 Central - Hyndburn
      B Clayton West & Cuerden
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      2,107
      1,020
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,287
      1,060
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑63.7%
      ↓3.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.2%
      25.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Central - Hyndburn
      B Clayton West & Cuerden
      Violent Crime
      713 ↑100%
      392 ↑18%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      543 ↑40%
      261 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      100 ↑59%
      50 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↑189%
      17 ↓64%
      Burglary
      54 ↑100%
      25 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      141 ↑91%
      71 ↑18%
      Drugs
      55 ↑20%
      10 ↓17%
      Public Order
      119 ↑116%
      43 ↑16%
      Robbery
      20 ↓17%
      7 ↓22%
      Shoplifting
      178 ↓7%
      104 ↑2%
      Theft from Person
      13 ↑1200%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      5 ↑67%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑55%
      11 ↓21%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑225%
      22 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      B Clayton West & Cuerden is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Central - Hyndburn safer than Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Central - Hyndburn has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,107 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 Central - Hyndburn vs Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Central - Hyndburn shows a year-on-year crime trend of +63.7% — 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 Central - Hyndburn and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      In Central - Hyndburn, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (713 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 Central - Hyndburn and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Central - Hyndburn recorded 543 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 Central - Hyndburn vs Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Violent crime in Central - Hyndburn totalled 713 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 Central - Hyndburn and Clayton West & Cuerden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Central - Hyndburn recorded 1,287 crimes (now 2,107, a change of +63.7%). Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 1,060 crimes previously (now 1,020, -3.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Central - Hyndburn 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. Central - Hyndburn has a resolution rate of 29.2% 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 Central - Hyndburn and Clayton West & Cuerden?

      Central - Hyndburn 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 Central - Hyndburn 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 Central - Hyndburn or Clayton West & Cuerden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Central - Hyndburn 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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