East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Ormskirk East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    75/100
    East Whalley Read & Simonstone Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Ormskirk East Lancashire Constabulary

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone vs Ormskirk East 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
      23/100
      High Crime
      Ormskirk East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      610 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.3% trend
      23.9% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      B Ormskirk East
      Safety Score
      75/100 Safe
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      105
      610
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      87
      529
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑20.7%
      ↑15.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.5%
      23.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone
      B Ormskirk East
      Violent Crime
      40 ↑90%
      281 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      22 ↓19%
      133 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑50%
      36 ↑50%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓83%
      8 ↓20%
      Burglary
      9 ↑50%
      10 ↓47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↑67%
      45 ↓4%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      15 ↑0%
      Public Order
      4 ↑0%
      30 ↑11%
      Robbery
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      1
      30 ↑43%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      9 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      8 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A East Whalley Read & Simonstone is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 23/100 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 Ormskirk East?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) and recorded 105 crimes in the last 12 months. Ormskirk East has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 610 crimes. East Whalley Read & Simonstone scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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. Ormskirk East shows +15.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In East Whalley Read & Simonstone, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (40 incidents). In Ormskirk East, it is Violent Crime (281 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone recorded 22 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ormskirk East recorded 133. 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 Ormskirk East?

      Violent crime in East Whalley Read & Simonstone totalled 40 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 281 in Ormskirk East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Ormskirk East 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%). Ormskirk East recorded 529 crimes previously (now 610, +15.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Ormskirk East?

      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 Ormskirk East has 23.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Whalley Read & Simonstone and Ormskirk East?

      East Whalley Read & Simonstone falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ormskirk East 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 Ormskirk East?

      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 Ormskirk East on a crime map?

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