Clayton West & Cuerden vs Farington West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    65/100
    Clayton West & Cuerden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      56/100
      Farington West Lancashire Constabulary

      Clayton West & Cuerden vs Farington West Results

      A
      65/100
      Safe
      Clayton West & Cuerden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      482 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.9% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      56/100
      Average
      Farington West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      370 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      54.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Clayton West & Cuerden
      B Farington West
      Safety Score
      65/100 Safe
      56/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      482
      370
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      541
      339
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.9%
      ↑9.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      54.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Clayton West & Cuerden
      B Farington West
      Violent Crime
      192 ↑12%
      122 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      141 ↓24%
      104 ↑11%
      Other Theft
      19 ↓34%
      58 ↑32%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↓38%
      14 ↓44%
      Burglary
      10 ↓66%
      13 ↑30%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      30 ↑7%
      35 ↓13%
      Drugs
      6 ↑20%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      24 ↑50%
      8 ↓11%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      30 ↑20%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↓29%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓61%
      9 ↑13%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Clayton West & Cuerden safer than Farington West?

      Clayton West & Cuerden has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 482 crimes in the last 12 months. Farington West has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) with 370 crimes. Clayton West & Cuerden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Clayton West & Cuerden vs Farington West?

      Clayton West & Cuerden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Farington West shows +9.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Clayton West & Cuerden and Farington West?

      In Clayton West & Cuerden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (192 incidents). In Farington West, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Clayton West & Cuerden and Farington West?

      Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 141 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Farington West recorded 104. 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 Clayton West & Cuerden vs Farington West?

      Violent crime in Clayton West & Cuerden totalled 192 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in Farington West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Clayton West & Cuerden and Farington West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Clayton West & Cuerden recorded 541 crimes (now 482, a change of -10.9%). Farington West recorded 339 crimes previously (now 370, +9.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Clayton West & Cuerden and Farington 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. Clayton West & Cuerden has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Farington West has 54.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Clayton West & Cuerden and Farington West?

      Clayton West & Cuerden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Farington 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 Clayton West & Cuerden and Farington 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 Clayton West & Cuerden or Farington West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Clayton West & Cuerden and Farington 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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