Claremont vs St Matthew's - Preston

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Claremont Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      St Matthew's - Preston Lancashire Constabulary

      Claremont vs St Matthew's - Preston Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Claremont
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,683 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.1% trend
      20.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      St Matthew's - Preston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      3,382 crimes / 12m
      ↑53.2% trend
      29.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Claremont
      B St Matthew's - Preston
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,683
      3,382
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,867
      2,208
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.1%
      ↑53.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Claremont
      B St Matthew's - Preston
      Violent Crime
      1,964 ↑33%
      1,119 ↑61%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,169 ↑3%
      831 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      304 ↑30%
      166 ↓4%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↑39%
      161 ↑33%
      Burglary
      95 ↓16%
      101 ↑55%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      279 ↑36%
      237 ↑63%
      Drugs
      136 ↑20%
      157 ↑175%
      Public Order
      274 ↑47%
      196 ↑81%
      Robbery
      51 ↓15%
      47 ↑42%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↓3%
      189 ↑226%
      Theft from Person
      45 ↓12%
      21 ↑163%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑25%
      28 ↑115%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑116%
      48 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      85 ↑6%
      81 ↑80%
      Overall Verdict
      B St Matthew's - Preston is the safer choice — scoring 3/100 vs 3/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Claremont safer than St Matthew's - Preston?

      Claremont has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,683 crimes in the last 12 months. St Matthew's - Preston has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 3,382 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Claremont vs St Matthew's - Preston?

      Claremont shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. St Matthew's - Preston shows +53.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Claremont and St Matthew's - Preston?

      In Claremont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,964 incidents). In St Matthew's - Preston, it is Violent Crime (1,119 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Claremont and St Matthew's - Preston?

      Claremont recorded 1,169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Matthew's - Preston recorded 831. 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 Claremont vs St Matthew's - Preston?

      Violent crime in Claremont totalled 1,964 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,119 in St Matthew's - Preston. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Claremont and St Matthew's - Preston in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Claremont recorded 3,867 crimes (now 4,683, a change of +21.1%). St Matthew's - Preston recorded 2,208 crimes previously (now 3,382, +53.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Claremont and St Matthew's - Preston?

      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. Claremont has a resolution rate of 20.6% and St Matthew's - Preston has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Claremont and St Matthew's - Preston?

      Claremont falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Matthew's - Preston 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 Claremont and St Matthew's - Preston?

      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 Claremont or St Matthew's - Preston on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Claremont and St Matthew's - Preston. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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