Farington East vs Rural West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Farington East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Rural West Lancashire Constabulary

      Farington East vs Rural West Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Farington East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      361 crimes / 12m
      ↑16.8% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Rural West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.7% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farington East
      B Rural West
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      361
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      309
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑16.8%
      ↓20.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farington East
      B Rural West
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑21%
      97 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      100 ↑15%
      85 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      27 ↑286%
      14 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓53%
      5 ↓64%
      Burglary
      16 ↑0%
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      29 ↑26%
      26 ↑24%
      Drugs
      7 ↑0%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      8 ↓27%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      6
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑0%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 51/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farington East safer than Rural West?

      Farington East has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 361 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farington East vs Rural West?

      Farington East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +16.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -20.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farington East and Rural West?

      In Farington East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farington East and Rural West?

      Farington East recorded 100 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 85. 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 Farington East vs Rural West?

      Violent crime in Farington East totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farington East and Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farington East recorded 309 crimes (now 361, a change of +16.8%). Rural West recorded 338 crimes previously (now 268, -20.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farington East and Rural 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. Farington East has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farington East and Rural West?

      Farington East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural 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 Farington East and Rural 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 Farington East or Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farington East and Rural 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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