Chorley South West vs Huncoat

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Chorley South West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Huncoat Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley South West vs Huncoat Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Chorley South West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      817 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.4% trend
      21.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Huncoat
      Lancashire Constabulary
      429 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      45.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley South West
      B Huncoat
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      817
      429
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      747
      380
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.4%
      ↑12.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      45.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley South West
      B Huncoat
      Violent Crime
      342 ↑17%
      178 ↑23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      233 ↑17%
      114 ↑12%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓48%
      24 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑72%
      34 ↑21%
      Burglary
      25 ↓11%
      13 ↑44%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↓2%
      23 ↓28%
      Drugs
      12 ↑33%
      5 ↓29%
      Public Order
      23 ↑10%
      20 ↑33%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↑90%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓88%
      4
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      4 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓52%
      10 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Huncoat is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chorley South West safer than Huncoat?

      Chorley South West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 817 crimes in the last 12 months. Huncoat has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 429 crimes. Huncoat scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chorley South West vs Huncoat?

      Chorley South West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Huncoat shows +12.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chorley South West and Huncoat?

      In Chorley South West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (342 incidents). In Huncoat, it is Violent Crime (178 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chorley South West and Huncoat?

      Chorley South West recorded 233 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Huncoat recorded 114. 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 South West vs Huncoat?

      Violent crime in Chorley South West totalled 342 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 178 in Huncoat. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chorley South West and Huncoat in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Chorley South West recorded 747 crimes (now 817, a change of +9.4%). Huncoat recorded 380 crimes previously (now 429, +12.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley South West and Huncoat?

      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 South West has a resolution rate of 21.3% and Huncoat has 45.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chorley South West and Huncoat?

      Chorley South West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Huncoat 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 South West and Huncoat?

      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 South West or Huncoat on a crime map?

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

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