Darwen West vs Whitworth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    27/100
    Darwen West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Whitworth Lancashire Constabulary

      Darwen West vs Whitworth Results

      A
      27/100
      Below Average
      Darwen West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      730 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.5% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Whitworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Darwen West
      B Whitworth
      Safety Score
      27/100 Below Average
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      730
      652
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      930
      835
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.5%
      ↓21.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Darwen West
      B Whitworth
      Violent Crime
      261 ↓16%
      227 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      213 ↓22%
      231 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑15%
      28 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      50 ↓24%
      23 ↓30%
      Burglary
      16 ↓54%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      53 ↓16%
      49 ↓29%
      Drugs
      7 ↓73%
      9 ↓44%
      Public Order
      35 ↓3%
      25 ↓22%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      32 ↓37%
      18 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓46%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      11 ↓31%
      12 ↓37%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitworth is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 27/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Darwen West safer than Whitworth?

      Darwen West has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) and recorded 730 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitworth has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 652 crimes. Whitworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Darwen West vs Whitworth?

      Darwen West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitworth shows -21.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Darwen West and Whitworth?

      In Darwen West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (261 incidents). In Whitworth, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Darwen West and Whitworth?

      Darwen West recorded 213 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitworth recorded 231. 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 West vs Whitworth?

      Violent crime in Darwen West totalled 261 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Whitworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Darwen West and Whitworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Darwen West recorded 930 crimes (now 730, a change of -21.5%). Whitworth recorded 835 crimes previously (now 652, -21.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Darwen West and Whitworth?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Whitworth has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Darwen West and Whitworth?

      Darwen West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitworth 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 West and Whitworth?

      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 West or Whitworth on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Darwen West and Whitworth. 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.