Claremont vs Wensley Fold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Claremont Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Wensley Fold Lancashire Constabulary

      Claremont vs Wensley Fold Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Claremont
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,683 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.1% trend
      20.6% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Wensley Fold
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,932 crimes / 12m
      ↑78.4% trend
      24.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Claremont
      B Wensley Fold
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      4,683
      1,932
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,867
      1,083
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.1%
      ↑78.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Claremont
      B Wensley Fold
      Violent Crime
      1,964 ↑33%
      700 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,169 ↑3%
      505 ↑77%
      Other Theft
      304 ↑30%
      98 ↑61%
      Vehicle Crime
      97 ↑39%
      84 ↑68%
      Burglary
      95 ↓16%
      41 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      279 ↑36%
      116 ↑100%
      Drugs
      136 ↑20%
      60 ↑300%
      Public Order
      274 ↑47%
      108 ↑108%
      Robbery
      51 ↓15%
      22 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      100 ↓3%
      111 ↑82%
      Theft from Person
      45 ↓12%
      8 ↑700%
      Bicycle Theft
      15 ↑25%
      9 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      69 ↑116%
      17 ↑467%
      Other Crime
      85 ↑6%
      53 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Claremont safer than Wensley Fold?

      Claremont has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,683 crimes in the last 12 months. Wensley Fold has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,932 crimes. Claremont scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Claremont vs Wensley Fold?

      Claremont shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wensley Fold shows +78.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Claremont and Wensley Fold?

      In Claremont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,964 incidents). In Wensley Fold, it is Violent Crime (700 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Claremont and Wensley Fold?

      Claremont recorded 1,169 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wensley Fold recorded 505. 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 Wensley Fold?

      Violent crime in Claremont totalled 1,964 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 700 in Wensley Fold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Claremont and Wensley Fold 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%). Wensley Fold recorded 1,083 crimes previously (now 1,932, +78.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Claremont and Wensley Fold?

      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 Wensley Fold has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Claremont and Wensley Fold?

      Claremont falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wensley Fold 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 Wensley Fold?

      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 Wensley Fold on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.