Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury vs Farington West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    78/100
    Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Farington West Lancashire Constabulary

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury vs Farington West Results

      A
      78/100
      Safe
      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury
      Lancashire Constabulary
      47 crimes / 12m
      ↑23.7% trend
      20% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Farington West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      370 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      54.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury
      B Farington West
      Safety Score
      78/100 Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      47
      370
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      38
      339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑23.7%
      ↑9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20%
      54.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury
      B Farington West
      Violent Crime
      20 ↑33%
      122 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      11 ↑120%
      104 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      3 ↑200%
      58 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↓50%
      14 ↓44%
      Burglary
      2 ↑0%
      13 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      3 ↑200%
      35 ↓13%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      2 ↓60%
      8 ↓11%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓50%
      9 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
      Compare a different area? Search any two UK neighbourhoods or cities side-by-side
      Start a New Comparison

      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury safer than Farington West?

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury has a safety score of 78/100 (Safe) and recorded 47 crimes in the last 12 months. Farington West has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 370 crimes. Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury vs Farington West?

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of +23.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Farington West shows +9.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Farington West?

      In Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (20 incidents). In Farington West, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Farington West?

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury recorded 11 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Farington West recorded 104. 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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury vs Farington West?

      Violent crime in Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury totalled 20 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Farington West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Farington West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury recorded 38 crimes (now 47, a change of +23.7%). Farington West recorded 339 crimes previously (now 370, +9.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Farington West?

      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. Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury has a resolution rate of 20% and Farington West has 54.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Farington West?

      Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Farington West 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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Farington West?

      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 Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury or Farington West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clayton-le-dale & Salesbury and Farington West. 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.