Charnock vs Lytham West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    42/100
    Charnock Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Lytham West Lancashire Constabulary

      Charnock vs Lytham West Results

      A
      42/100
      Below Average
      Charnock
      Lancashire Constabulary
      431 crimes / 12m
      ↑131.7% trend
      22.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Lytham West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      323 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Charnock
      B Lytham West
      Safety Score
      42/100 Below Average
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      431
      323
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      186
      382
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑131.7%
      ↓15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.9%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Charnock
      B Lytham West
      Violent Crime
      170 ↑158%
      116 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      116 ↑66%
      91 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      30 ↑500%
      11 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↑160%
      6 ↓63%
      Burglary
      7 ↓42%
      18 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↑245%
      17 ↑21%
      Drugs
      8
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      21 ↑200%
      16 ↑60%
      Robbery
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      11
      34 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      10 ↑43%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lytham West is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 42/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Charnock safer than Lytham West?

      Charnock has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) and recorded 431 crimes in the last 12 months. Lytham West has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 323 crimes. Lytham West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Charnock vs Lytham West?

      Charnock shows a year-on-year crime trend of +131.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lytham West shows -15.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Charnock and Lytham West?

      In Charnock, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (170 incidents). In Lytham West, it is Violent Crime (116 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Charnock and Lytham West?

      Charnock recorded 116 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lytham West recorded 91. 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 Charnock vs Lytham West?

      Violent crime in Charnock totalled 170 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 116 in Lytham West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Charnock and Lytham West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Charnock recorded 186 crimes (now 431, a change of +131.7%). Lytham West recorded 382 crimes previously (now 323, -15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Charnock and Lytham 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. Charnock has a resolution rate of 22.9% and Lytham West has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Charnock and Lytham West?

      Charnock falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lytham 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 Charnock and Lytham 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 Charnock or Lytham West on a crime map?

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

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