Clayton West & Cuerden vs Middleforth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Clayton West & Cuerden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Middleforth Lancashire Constabulary

      Clayton West & Cuerden vs Middleforth Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Clayton West & Cuerden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,020 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.8% trend
      25.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Middleforth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      862 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.2% trend
      23.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clayton West & Cuerden
      B Middleforth
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,020
      862
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,060
      711
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↑21.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      23.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clayton West & Cuerden
      B Middleforth
      Violent Crime
      392 ↑18%
      344 ↑24%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      261 ↓17%
      236 ↑18%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓4%
      39 ↑34%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓64%
      37 ↑37%
      Burglary
      25 ↓48%
      30 ↑76%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↑18%
      57 ↑16%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      10 ↑43%
      Public Order
      43 ↑16%
      39 ↑26%
      Robbery
      7 ↓22%
      5 ↑400%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↑2%
      36 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓21%
      6 ↓40%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓24%
      21 ↓5%
      Overall Verdict
      A Clayton West & Cuerden is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clayton West & Cuerden safer than Middleforth?

      Clayton West & Cuerden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,020 crimes in the last 12 months. Middleforth has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 862 crimes. Clayton West & Cuerden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clayton West & Cuerden vs Middleforth?

      Clayton West & Cuerden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.8% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Middleforth shows +21.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clayton West & Cuerden and Middleforth?

      In Clayton West & Cuerden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (392 incidents). In Middleforth, it is Violent Crime (344 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clayton West & Cuerden and Middleforth?

      Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 261 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Middleforth recorded 236. 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 West & Cuerden vs Middleforth?

      Violent crime in Clayton West & Cuerden totalled 392 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 344 in Middleforth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clayton West & Cuerden and Middleforth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 1,060 crimes (now 1,020, a change of -3.8%). Middleforth recorded 711 crimes previously (now 862, +21.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clayton West & Cuerden and Middleforth?

      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 West & Cuerden has a resolution rate of 25.4% and Middleforth has 23.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clayton West & Cuerden and Middleforth?

      Clayton West & Cuerden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Middleforth 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 West & Cuerden and Middleforth?

      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 West & Cuerden or Middleforth on a crime map?

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

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