Darwen South vs Whitewell & Stacksteads

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    19/100
    Darwen South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Whitewell & Stacksteads Lancashire Constabulary

      Darwen South vs Whitewell & Stacksteads Results

      A
      19/100
      High Crime
      Darwen South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      700 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.1% trend
      27.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Lancashire Constabulary
      243 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      29.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwen South
      B Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Safety Score
      19/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      700
      243
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      603
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.1%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.4%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwen South
      B Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Violent Crime
      264 ↑13%
      89 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      166 ↓1%
      80 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      38 ↑15%
      10 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑20%
      6 ↓45%
      Burglary
      25 ↑14%
      11 ↑38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      65 ↑67%
      25 ↓7%
      Drugs
      16 ↑14%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      29 ↑38%
      10 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑260%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑64%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitewell & Stacksteads is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 19/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwen South safer than Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Darwen South has a safety score of 19/100 (High Crime) and recorded 700 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitewell & Stacksteads has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 243 crimes. Whitewell & Stacksteads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwen South vs Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Darwen South shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitewell & Stacksteads shows -0.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwen South and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      In Darwen South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (264 incidents). In Whitewell & Stacksteads, it is Violent Crime (89 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwen South and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Darwen South recorded 166 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitewell & Stacksteads recorded 80. 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 Darwen South vs Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Violent crime in Darwen South totalled 264 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 89 in Whitewell & Stacksteads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwen South and Whitewell & Stacksteads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwen South recorded 603 crimes (now 700, a change of +16.1%). Whitewell & Stacksteads recorded 244 crimes previously (now 243, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwen South and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      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. Darwen South has a resolution rate of 27.4% and Whitewell & Stacksteads has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwen South and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Darwen South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitewell & Stacksteads 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 Darwen South and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      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 Darwen South or Whitewell & Stacksteads on a crime map?

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

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