Chorley South West vs Lea & Larches

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
      7/100
      Lea & Larches Lancashire Constabulary

      Chorley South West vs Lea & Larches 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
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lea & Larches
      Lancashire Constabulary
      979 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      29.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Chorley South West
      B Lea & Larches
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      817
      979
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      747
      945
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.4%
      ↑3.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      21.3%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Chorley South West
      B Lea & Larches
      Violent Crime
      342 ↑17%
      352 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      233 ↑17%
      287 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓48%
      53 ↑10%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↑72%
      42 ↓22%
      Burglary
      25 ↓11%
      37 ↑23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↓2%
      91 ↑1%
      Drugs
      12 ↑33%
      17 ↑89%
      Public Order
      23 ↑10%
      39 ↓25%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      4 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      40 ↑90%
      19 ↓5%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓88%
      8 ↑700%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑0%
      12 ↑71%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓52%
      18 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lea & Larches is the safer choice — scoring 7/100 vs 7/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Chorley South West safer than Lea & Larches?

      Chorley South West has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 817 crimes in the last 12 months. Lea & Larches has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 979 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Chorley South West vs Lea & Larches?

      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. Lea & Larches shows +3.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Chorley South West and Lea & Larches?

      In Chorley South West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (342 incidents). In Lea & Larches, it is Violent Crime (352 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Chorley South West and Lea & Larches?

      Chorley South West recorded 233 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lea & Larches recorded 287. 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 Lea & Larches?

      Violent crime in Chorley South West totalled 342 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 352 in Lea & Larches. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Chorley South West and Lea & Larches 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%). Lea & Larches recorded 945 crimes previously (now 979, +3.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Chorley South West and Lea & Larches?

      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 Lea & Larches has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Chorley South West and Lea & Larches?

      Chorley South West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lea & Larches 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 Lea & Larches?

      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 Lea & Larches on a crime map?

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

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