Chorley North & Astley vs Wiswell & Barrow

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chorley North & Astley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      81/100
      Wiswell & Barrow Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley North & Astley vs Wiswell & Barrow Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chorley North & Astley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,472 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      29.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      81/100
      Safe
      Wiswell & Barrow
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley North & Astley
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,472
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,398
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.1%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley North & Astley
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Violent Crime
      947 ↑22%
      20 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      623 ↓13%
      33 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      120 ↓8%
      2 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      47 ↓33%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      54 ↓25%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↑1%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      81 ↑84%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      150 ↑19%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      25 ↑67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      162 ↑3%
      0
      Theft from Person
      19 ↑6%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓64%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↓23%
      0
      Other Crime
      55 ↓7%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wiswell & Barrow is the safer choice — scoring 81/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chorley North & Astley safer than Wiswell & Barrow?

      Chorley North & Astley has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,472 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiswell & Barrow has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Wiswell & Barrow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chorley North & Astley vs Wiswell & Barrow?

      Chorley North & Astley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wiswell & Barrow shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chorley North & Astley and Wiswell & Barrow?

      In Chorley North & Astley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (947 incidents). In Wiswell & Barrow, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chorley North & Astley and Wiswell & Barrow?

      Chorley North & Astley recorded 623 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiswell & Barrow recorded 33. 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 Chorley North & Astley vs Wiswell & Barrow?

      Violent crime in Chorley North & Astley totalled 947 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Wiswell & Barrow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chorley North & Astley and Wiswell & Barrow in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chorley North & Astley recorded 2,398 crimes (now 2,472, a change of +3.1%). Wiswell & Barrow recorded 63 crimes previously (now 63, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley North & Astley and Wiswell & Barrow?

      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. Chorley North & Astley has a resolution rate of 29.1% and Wiswell & Barrow has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chorley North & Astley and Wiswell & Barrow?

      Chorley North & Astley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wiswell & Barrow 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 Chorley North & Astley and Wiswell & Barrow?

      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 Chorley North & Astley or Wiswell & Barrow on a crime map?

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

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