Derby & Thornley vs Preston Rural North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    79/100
    Derby & Thornley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Preston Rural North Lancashire Constabulary

      Derby & Thornley vs Preston Rural North Results

      A
      79/100
      Safe
      Derby & Thornley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      14 crimes / 12m
      ↑75% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Preston Rural North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      389 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Derby & Thornley
      B Preston Rural North
      Safety Score
      79/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      14
      389
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      8
      392
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑75%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Derby & Thornley
      B Preston Rural North
      Violent Crime
      2 ↑100%
      134 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      6 ↑0%
      132 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      21 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      22 ↑0%
      Burglary
      1
      10 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2
      32 ↑7%
      Drugs
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      1
      25 ↑178%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      0
      3
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      1
      6 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Derby & Thornley is the safer choice — scoring 79/100 vs 51/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Derby & Thornley safer than Preston Rural North?

      Derby & Thornley has a safety score of 79/100 (Safe) and recorded 14 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural North has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 389 crimes. Derby & Thornley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Derby & Thornley vs Preston Rural North?

      Derby & Thornley shows a year-on-year crime trend of +75% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural North shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Derby & Thornley and Preston Rural North?

      In Derby & Thornley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (6 incidents). In Preston Rural North, it is Violent Crime (134 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Derby & Thornley and Preston Rural North?

      Derby & Thornley recorded 6 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural North recorded 132. 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 Derby & Thornley vs Preston Rural North?

      Violent crime in Derby & Thornley totalled 2 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in Preston Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Derby & Thornley and Preston Rural North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Derby & Thornley recorded 8 crimes (now 14, a change of +75%). Preston Rural North recorded 392 crimes previously (now 389, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Derby & Thornley and Preston Rural North?

      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. Derby & Thornley has a resolution rate of 0% and Preston Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Derby & Thornley and Preston Rural North?

      Derby & Thornley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural North 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 Derby & Thornley and Preston Rural North?

      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 Derby & Thornley or Preston Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Derby & Thornley and Preston Rural North. 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.