East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Lytham West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    East Whalley Read & Simonstone Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Lytham West Lancashire Constabulary

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Lytham West Results

      A
      75/100
      Safe
      East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      Lancashire Constabulary
      105 crimes / 12m
      ↑20.7% trend
      37.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Lytham West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      323 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      B Lytham West
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      105
      323
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      87
      382
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.7%
      ↓15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      B Lytham West
      Violent Crime
      40 ↑90%
      116 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓19%
      91 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑50%
      11 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓83%
      6 ↓63%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      18 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑67%
      17 ↑21%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      4 ↑0%
      16 ↑60%
      Shoplifting
      1
      34 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 61/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Whalley Read & Simonstone safer than Lytham West?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 105 crimes in the last 12 months. Lytham West has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 323 crimes. East Whalley Read & Simonstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Lytham West?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone shows a year-on-year crime trend of +20.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Lytham West shows -15.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Lytham West?

      In East Whalley Read & Simonstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In Lytham West, it is Violent Crime (116 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Lytham West?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lytham West recorded 91. 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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Lytham West?

      Violent crime in East Whalley Read & Simonstone totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 116 in Lytham West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Lytham West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 87 crimes (now 105, a change of +20.7%). Lytham West recorded 382 crimes previously (now 323, -15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Lytham 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. East Whalley Read & Simonstone has a resolution rate of 37.5% and Lytham West has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Lytham West?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lytham 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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Lytham 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 East Whalley Read & Simonstone or Lytham West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Lytham West. 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.