Edisford & Low Moor vs Hurst Green & Whitewell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    22/100
    Edisford & Low Moor Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Hurst Green & Whitewell Lancashire Constabulary

      Edisford & Low Moor vs Hurst Green & Whitewell Results

      A
      22/100
      High Crime
      Edisford & Low Moor
      Lancashire Constabulary
      719 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.2% trend
      18.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Lancashire Constabulary
      44 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Edisford & Low Moor
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Safety Score
      22/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      719
      44
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      819
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.2%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.8%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Edisford & Low Moor
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Violent Crime
      279 ↑15%
      13 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      187 ↓33%
      14 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      31 ↓38%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      26 ↓24%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      24 ↑33%
      9 ↑800%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      59 ↓2%
      2 ↓71%
      Drugs
      9 ↓44%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      38 ↑6%
      1 ↓67%
      Robbery
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Shoplifting
      36 ↓25%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      7 ↓13%
      1
      Other Crime
      16 ↓16%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 22/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Edisford & Low Moor safer than Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Edisford & Low Moor has a safety score of 22/100 (High Crime) and recorded 719 crimes in the last 12 months. Hurst Green & Whitewell has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 44 crimes. Hurst Green & Whitewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Edisford & Low Moor vs Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Edisford & Low Moor shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Hurst Green & Whitewell shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Edisford & Low Moor and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      In Edisford & Low Moor, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (279 incidents). In Hurst Green & Whitewell, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Edisford & Low Moor and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Edisford & Low Moor recorded 187 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 14. 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 Edisford & Low Moor vs Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Violent crime in Edisford & Low Moor totalled 279 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Hurst Green & Whitewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Edisford & Low Moor and Hurst Green & Whitewell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Edisford & Low Moor recorded 819 crimes (now 719, a change of -12.2%). Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 49 crimes previously (now 44, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Edisford & Low Moor and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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. Edisford & Low Moor has a resolution rate of 18.8% and Hurst Green & Whitewell has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Edisford & Low Moor and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Edisford & Low Moor falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Hurst Green & Whitewell 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 Edisford & Low Moor and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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 Edisford & Low Moor or Hurst Green & Whitewell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Edisford & Low Moor and Hurst Green & Whitewell. 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.