Chorley North East vs Rural North East

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
      70/100
      Rural North East Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley North East vs Rural North East Results

      A
      66/100
      Safe
      Chorley North East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      263 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Rural North East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      254 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley North East
      B Rural North East
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      263
      254
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      275
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↓7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley North East
      B Rural North East
      Violent Crime
      74 ↓26%
      66 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑23%
      83 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓34%
      13 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑0%
      10 ↓58%
      Burglary
      6 ↓33%
      24 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      24 ↑14%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      11 ↓8%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      4
      10 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural North East is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 66/100 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 Rural North East?

      Chorley North East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 263 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural North East has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 254 crimes. Rural North East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Rural North East shows -7.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chorley North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (108 incidents). In Rural North East, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chorley North East recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural North East recorded 83. 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 Rural North East?

      Violent crime in Chorley North East totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Rural North East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chorley North East and Rural North East 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%). Rural North East recorded 275 crimes previously (now 254, -7.6%).

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

      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 Rural North East has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chorley North East and Rural North East?

      Chorley North East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural North East 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 Rural North East?

      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 Rural North East on a crime map?

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

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