Clifton vs Staining

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Clifton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Staining Lancashire Constabulary

      Clifton vs Staining Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Clifton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,163 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.1% trend
      16.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Staining
      Lancashire Constabulary
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clifton
      B Staining
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,163
      153
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,729
      171
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.1%
      ↓10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      16.3%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clifton
      B Staining
      Violent Crime
      966 ↑67%
      70 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      448 ↓6%
      30 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      89 ↓7%
      14 ↑75%
      Vehicle Crime
      45 ↑80%
      10 ↑25%
      Burglary
      30 ↑20%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↑28%
      11 ↑0%
      Drugs
      44 ↑16%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      127 ↑26%
      6 ↓25%
      Robbery
      9 ↑80%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      158 ↓14%
      0
      Theft from Person
      3 ↓40%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      12 ↑9%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑28%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Staining is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clifton safer than Staining?

      Clifton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,163 crimes in the last 12 months. Staining has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 153 crimes. Staining scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clifton vs Staining?

      Clifton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Staining shows -10.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clifton and Staining?

      In Clifton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (966 incidents). In Staining, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clifton and Staining?

      Clifton recorded 448 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staining recorded 30. 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 Clifton vs Staining?

      Violent crime in Clifton totalled 966 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Staining. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clifton and Staining in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clifton recorded 1,729 crimes (now 2,163, a change of +25.1%). Staining recorded 171 crimes previously (now 153, -10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clifton and Staining?

      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. Clifton has a resolution rate of 16.3% and Staining has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clifton and Staining?

      Clifton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Staining 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 Clifton and Staining?

      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 Clifton or Staining on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clifton and Staining. 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.