Ellel vs Walton-le-dale West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    80/100
    Ellel Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Walton-le-dale West Lancashire Constabulary

      Ellel vs Walton-le-dale West Results

      A
      80/100
      Safe
      Ellel
      Lancashire Constabulary
      216 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.7% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Walton-le-dale West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↑102.3% trend
      37.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ellel
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Safety Score
      80/100 Safe
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      216
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      269
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.7%
      ↑102.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ellel
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Violent Crime
      75 ↓21%
      114 ↑84%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      64 ↓6%
      95 ↑102%
      Other Theft
      26 ↑13%
      30 ↑131%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓57%
      27 ↑200%
      Burglary
      10 ↓47%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓41%
      31 ↑158%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      9 ↓36%
      9 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      25 ↑733%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↑100%
      3
      Other Crime
      6 ↓14%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      A Ellel is the safer choice — scoring 80/100 vs 53/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ellel safer than Walton-le-dale West?

      Ellel has a safety score of 80/100 (Safe) and recorded 216 crimes in the last 12 months. Walton-le-dale West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Ellel scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ellel vs Walton-le-dale West?

      Ellel shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walton-le-dale West shows +102.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ellel and Walton-le-dale West?

      In Ellel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (75 incidents). In Walton-le-dale West, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ellel and Walton-le-dale West?

      Ellel recorded 64 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walton-le-dale West recorded 95. 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 Ellel vs Walton-le-dale West?

      Violent crime in Ellel totalled 75 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Walton-le-dale West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ellel and Walton-le-dale West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ellel recorded 269 crimes (now 216, a change of -19.7%). Walton-le-dale West recorded 173 crimes previously (now 350, +102.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ellel and Walton-le-dale 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. Ellel has a resolution rate of 100% and Walton-le-dale West has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ellel and Walton-le-dale West?

      Ellel falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Walton-le-dale 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 Ellel and Walton-le-dale 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 Ellel or Walton-le-dale West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ellel and Walton-le-dale West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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