Chipping vs Lytham West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    83/100
    Chipping Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Lytham West Lancashire Constabulary

      Chipping vs Lytham West Results

      A
      83/100
      Safe
      Chipping
      Lancashire Constabulary
      35 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.3% trend
      0% 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 Chipping
      B Lytham West
      Safety Score
      83/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      35
      323
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      39
      382
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.3%
      ↓15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chipping
      B Lytham West
      Violent Crime
      17 ↑6%
      116 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      7 ↓30%
      91 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      1 ↓80%
      11 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      6 ↓63%
      Burglary
      3
      18 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0 ↓100%
      17 ↑21%
      Drugs
      0
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      2 ↑100%
      16 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      1
      34 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      1
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chipping safer than Lytham West?

      Chipping has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) and recorded 35 crimes in the last 12 months. Lytham West has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 323 crimes. Chipping scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chipping vs Lytham West?

      Chipping shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.3% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Chipping and Lytham West?

      In Chipping, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (17 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 Chipping and Lytham West?

      Chipping recorded 7 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 Chipping vs Lytham West?

      Violent crime in Chipping totalled 17 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 Chipping and Lytham West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chipping recorded 39 crimes (now 35, a change of -10.3%). Lytham West recorded 382 crimes previously (now 323, -15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chipping 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. Chipping has a resolution rate of 0% and Lytham West has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chipping and Lytham West?

      Chipping 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 Chipping 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 Chipping or Lytham West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chipping 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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