Farington West vs Goodshaw & Cribden

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Farington West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      58/100
      Goodshaw & Cribden Lancashire Constabulary

      Farington West vs Goodshaw & Cribden Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Farington West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      370 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      54.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      58/100
      Average
      Goodshaw & Cribden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      271 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.8% trend
      5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farington West
      B Goodshaw & Cribden
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      58/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      370
      271
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      339
      230
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↑17.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      54.1%
      5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farington West
      B Goodshaw & Cribden
      Violent Crime
      122 ↑27%
      85 ↑55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑11%
      84 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      58 ↑32%
      16 ↑33%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓44%
      19 ↑58%
      Burglary
      13 ↑30%
      16 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓13%
      24 ↓11%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      16 ↑167%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑13%
      7 ↑75%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farington West safer than Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Farington West has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 370 crimes in the last 12 months. Goodshaw & Cribden has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 271 crimes. Goodshaw & Cribden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farington West vs Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Farington West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Goodshaw & Cribden shows +17.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Farington West and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      In Farington West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Goodshaw & Cribden, it is Violent Crime (85 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Farington West and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Farington West recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Goodshaw & Cribden recorded 84. 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 West vs Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Violent crime in Farington West totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 85 in Goodshaw & Cribden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farington West and Goodshaw & Cribden in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Farington West recorded 339 crimes (now 370, a change of +9.1%). Goodshaw & Cribden recorded 230 crimes previously (now 271, +17.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farington West and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      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 West has a resolution rate of 54.1% and Goodshaw & Cribden has 5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farington West and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      Farington West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Goodshaw & Cribden 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 West and Goodshaw & Cribden?

      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 West or Goodshaw & Cribden on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farington West and Goodshaw & Cribden. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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