Clayton-le-Moors vs Preston Rural East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Clayton-le-Moors vs Preston Rural East Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Clayton-le-Moors safer than Preston Rural East?
Clayton-le-Moors has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 813 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural East has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 728 crimes. Preston Rural East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Clayton-le-Moors vs Preston Rural East?
Clayton-le-Moors shows a year-on-year crime trend of +18.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural East shows +15.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Clayton-le-Moors and Preston Rural East?
In Clayton-le-Moors, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (313 incidents). In Preston Rural East, it is Violent Crime (305 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clayton-le-Moors and Preston Rural East?
Clayton-le-Moors recorded 210 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural East recorded 192. 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-Moors vs Preston Rural East?
Violent crime in Clayton-le-Moors totalled 313 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 305 in Preston Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Clayton-le-Moors and Preston Rural East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clayton-le-Moors recorded 686 crimes (now 813, a change of +18.5%). Preston Rural East recorded 630 crimes previously (now 728, +15.6%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clayton-le-Moors and Preston Rural East?
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-Moors has a resolution rate of 29.2% and Preston Rural East has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Clayton-le-Moors and Preston Rural East?
Clayton-le-Moors falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural East 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-Moors and Preston Rural East?
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-Moors or Preston Rural East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clayton-le-Moors and Preston Rural East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.