Chorley North East vs Preesall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Chorley North East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      54/100
      Preesall Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley North East vs Preesall Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Chorley North East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      263 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley North East
      B Preesall
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      54/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      263
      362
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      396
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↓8.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      19.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley North East
      B Preesall
      Violent Crime
      74 ↓26%
      157 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑23%
      113 ↓14%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓34%
      8 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑0%
      9 ↑13%
      Burglary
      6 ↓33%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      25 ↑25%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      31 ↑29%
      Robbery
      1
      1
      Shoplifting
      4
      4 ↑300%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↓82%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chorley North East is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 54/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chorley North East safer than Preesall?

      Chorley North East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 263 crimes in the last 12 months. Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) with 362 crimes. Chorley North East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chorley North East vs Preesall?

      Chorley North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preesall shows -8.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chorley North East and Preesall?

      In Chorley North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (108 incidents). In Preesall, it is Violent Crime (157 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chorley North East and Preesall?

      Chorley North East recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preesall recorded 113. 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 East vs Preesall?

      Violent crime in Chorley North East totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 157 in Preesall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chorley North East and Preesall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chorley North East recorded 293 crimes (now 263, a change of -10.2%). Preesall recorded 396 crimes previously (now 362, -8.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley North East and Preesall?

      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 East has a resolution rate of 0% and Preesall has 19.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chorley North East and Preesall?

      Chorley North East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preesall 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 East and Preesall?

      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 East or Preesall on a crime map?

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

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