Chorley North East vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Chorley North East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley North East vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Chorley North East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      164 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.9% trend
      16.7% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.8% trend
      66.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley North East
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      164
      24
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      303
      38
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓45.9%
      ↓36.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.7%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley North East
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      53 ↓35%
      6 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      49 ↓59%
      4 ↓76%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓61%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↑27%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      6 ↓33%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↓36%
      3 ↑200%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      7 ↓13%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Other Crime
      3 ↓63%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 77/100 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 Samlesbury & Walton?

      Chorley North East has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 164 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chorley North East vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Chorley North East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -45.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -36.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chorley North East and Samlesbury & Walton?

      In Chorley North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (53 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chorley North East and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Chorley North East recorded 49 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 4. 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 Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Chorley North East totalled 53 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chorley North East and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chorley North East recorded 303 crimes (now 164, a change of -45.9%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 38 crimes previously (now 24, -36.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley North East and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 16.7% and Samlesbury & Walton has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chorley North East and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Chorley North East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Samlesbury & Walton 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 Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?

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

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