Chorley North East vs Scotforth East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    66/100
    Chorley North East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley North East vs Scotforth 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
      57/100
      Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley North East
      B Scotforth East
      Safety Score
      66/100 Safe
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      263
      357
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      293
      349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley North East
      B Scotforth East
      Violent Crime
      74 ↓26%
      105 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      108 ↑23%
      97 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      21 ↓34%
      16 ↑78%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↑0%
      8 ↓33%
      Burglary
      6 ↓33%
      15 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↓29%
      41 ↑86%
      Drugs
      3 ↓40%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      10 ↑0%
      17 ↓11%
      Robbery
      1
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      4
      42 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓43%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Chorley North East is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 57/100 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 Scotforth East?

      Chorley North East has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 263 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth East has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 357 crimes. Chorley North East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chorley North East vs Scotforth 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. Scotforth East shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Chorley North East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (108 incidents). In Scotforth East, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Chorley North East recorded 108 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth East recorded 97. 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 Scotforth East?

      Violent crime in Chorley North East totalled 74 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Scotforth East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chorley North East and Scotforth 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%). Scotforth East recorded 349 crimes previously (now 357, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley North East and Scotforth 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 Scotforth East has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chorley North East and Scotforth East?

      Chorley North East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth 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 Scotforth 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 Scotforth East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Chorley North East and Scotforth 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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