Clayton West & Cuerden vs Wiswell & Barrow

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
      81/100
      Wiswell & Barrow Lancashire Constabulary

      Clayton West & Cuerden vs Wiswell & Barrow 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
      81/100
      Safe
      Wiswell & Barrow
      Lancashire Constabulary
      63 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      8.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clayton West & Cuerden
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      81/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,020
      63
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,060
      63
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.8%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.4%
      8.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clayton West & Cuerden
      B Wiswell & Barrow
      Violent Crime
      392 ↑18%
      20 ↓23%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      261 ↓17%
      33 ↑57%
      Other Theft
      50 ↓4%
      2 ↓33%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↓64%
      2 ↓33%
      Burglary
      25 ↓48%
      1 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      71 ↑18%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      10 ↓17%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      43 ↑16%
      2 ↓50%
      Robbery
      7 ↓22%
      0
      Shoplifting
      104 ↑2%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      5 ↑67%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↓21%
      0
      Other Crime
      22 ↓24%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clayton West & Cuerden safer than Wiswell & Barrow?

      Clayton West & Cuerden has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,020 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiswell & Barrow has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Wiswell & Barrow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Wiswell & Barrow shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Clayton West & Cuerden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (392 incidents). In Wiswell & Barrow, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 261 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiswell & Barrow recorded 33. 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 Wiswell & Barrow?

      Violent crime in Clayton West & Cuerden totalled 392 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Wiswell & Barrow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clayton West & Cuerden and Wiswell & Barrow 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%). Wiswell & Barrow recorded 63 crimes previously (now 63, 0%).

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

      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 Wiswell & Barrow has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clayton West & Cuerden and Wiswell & Barrow?

      Clayton West & Cuerden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wiswell & Barrow 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 Wiswell & Barrow?

      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 Wiswell & Barrow on a crime map?

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

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