Coppull vs Scotforth West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    39/100
    Coppull Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Scotforth West Lancashire Constabulary

      Coppull vs Scotforth West Results

      A
      39/100
      Below Average
      Coppull
      Lancashire Constabulary
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      7.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Scotforth West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Coppull
      B Scotforth West
      Safety Score
      39/100 Below Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      497
      425
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      493
      526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑0.8%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      7.1%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Coppull
      B Scotforth West
      Violent Crime
      203 ↑6%
      147 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      163 ↑13%
      105 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      20 ↓9%
      32 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑50%
      10 ↓57%
      Burglary
      14 ↓33%
      26 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      38 ↓17%
      42 ↑20%
      Drugs
      7 ↑17%
      9 ↑29%
      Public Order
      18 ↓31%
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓20%
      7 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      14 ↓18%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scotforth West is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 39/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Coppull safer than Scotforth West?

      Coppull has a safety score of 39/100 (Below Average) and recorded 497 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Scotforth West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Coppull vs Scotforth West?

      Coppull shows a year-on-year crime trend of +0.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth West shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Coppull and Scotforth West?

      In Coppull, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (203 incidents). In Scotforth West, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Coppull and Scotforth West?

      Coppull recorded 163 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth West recorded 105. 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 Coppull vs Scotforth West?

      Violent crime in Coppull totalled 203 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Scotforth West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Coppull and Scotforth West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Coppull recorded 493 crimes (now 497, a change of +0.8%). Scotforth West recorded 526 crimes previously (now 425, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Coppull and Scotforth 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. Coppull has a resolution rate of 7.1% and Scotforth West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Coppull and Scotforth West?

      Coppull falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth 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 Coppull and Scotforth 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 Coppull or Scotforth West on a crime map?

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

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