Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Scotforth East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    62/100
    Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Scotforth East Results

      A
      62/100
      Average
      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
      Lancashire Constabulary
      265 crimes / 12m
      ↑14.2% trend
      30.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
      B Scotforth East
      Safety Score
      62/100 Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      265
      357
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      232
      349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑14.2%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.4%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard
      B Scotforth East
      Violent Crime
      84 ↑6%
      105 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↑10%
      97 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      28 ↓18%
      16 ↑78%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑125%
      8 ↓33%
      Burglary
      5 ↓62%
      15 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      16 ↑33%
      41 ↑86%
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      4 ↑0%
      17 ↓11%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      2 ↓75%
      42 ↑14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      13 ↑1200%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard is the safer choice — scoring 62/100 vs 57/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard safer than Scotforth East?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard has a safety score of 62/100 (Average) and recorded 265 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth East has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 357 crimes. Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Scotforth East?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard shows a year-on-year crime trend of +14.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth East shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Scotforth East?

      In Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (84 incidents). In Scotforth East, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Scotforth East?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard recorded 69 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth East recorded 97. 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard vs Scotforth East?

      Violent crime in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard totalled 84 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Scotforth East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Scotforth East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard recorded 232 crimes (now 265, a change of +14.2%). Scotforth East recorded 349 crimes previously (now 357, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Scotforth 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. Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard has a resolution rate of 30.4% and Scotforth East has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Scotforth East?

      Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Scotforth 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 Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard or Scotforth East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Eccleston, Heskin & Charnock Richard and Scotforth East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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