Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South vs Rishton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      25/100
      Rishton Lancashire Constabulary

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South vs Rishton Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      71 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.9% trend
      12.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      25/100
      Below Average
      Rishton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      714 crimes / 12m
      ↓24.6% trend
      21.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
      B Rishton
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      25/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      71
      714
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      139
      947
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓48.9%
      ↓24.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      12.5%
      21.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South
      B Rishton
      Violent Crime
      26 ↓45%
      286 ↓12%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      21 ↓56%
      195 ↓34%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      33 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      27 ↑35%
      Burglary
      2 ↓83%
      18 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      1 ↓83%
      66 ↓48%
      Drugs
      2 ↑100%
      11 ↓50%
      Public Order
      1 ↓75%
      27 ↓21%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓89%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      21 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↓67%
      Other Crime
      4 ↑300%
      24 ↓14%
      Overall Verdict
      A Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 25/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South safer than Rishton?

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 71 crimes in the last 12 months. Rishton has a safety score of 25/100 (Below Average) with 714 crimes. Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South vs Rishton?

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -48.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Rishton shows -24.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and Rishton?

      In Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (26 incidents). In Rishton, it is Violent Crime (286 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and Rishton?

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South recorded 21 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rishton recorded 195. 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 Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South vs Rishton?

      Violent crime in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South totalled 26 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 286 in Rishton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and Rishton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South recorded 139 crimes (now 71, a change of -48.9%). Rishton recorded 947 crimes previously (now 714, -24.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and Rishton?

      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. Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South has a resolution rate of 12.5% and Rishton has 21.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and Rishton?

      Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rishton 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 Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and Rishton?

      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 Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South or Rishton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Croston, Mawdesley & Euxton South and Rishton. 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.