Farington West vs Kilnhouse

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Farington West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      31/100
      Kilnhouse Lancashire Constabulary

      Farington West vs Kilnhouse Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Farington West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      370 crimes / 12m
      ↑9.1% trend
      54.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      31/100
      Below Average
      Kilnhouse
      Lancashire Constabulary
      580 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.3% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Farington West
      B Kilnhouse
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      31/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      370
      580
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      339
      391
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9.1%
      ↑48.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      54.1%
      17.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Farington West
      B Kilnhouse
      Violent Crime
      122 ↑27%
      194 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      104 ↑11%
      196 ↑66%
      Other Theft
      58 ↑32%
      32 ↑167%
      Vehicle Crime
      14 ↓44%
      22 ↑29%
      Burglary
      13 ↑30%
      24 ↑14%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      35 ↓13%
      41 ↑11%
      Drugs
      4 ↑0%
      11 ↑83%
      Public Order
      8 ↓11%
      22 ↑69%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      2
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      18 ↑350%
      Theft from Person
      1
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      9 ↑13%
      14 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      A Farington West is the safer choice — scoring 56/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Farington West safer than Kilnhouse?

      Farington West has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 370 crimes in the last 12 months. Kilnhouse has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) with 580 crimes. Farington West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Farington West vs Kilnhouse?

      Farington West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Kilnhouse shows +48.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Farington West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (122 incidents). In Kilnhouse, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (196 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Farington West recorded 104 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Kilnhouse recorded 196. 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 Kilnhouse?

      Violent crime in Farington West totalled 122 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 194 in Kilnhouse. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Farington West and Kilnhouse 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%). Kilnhouse recorded 391 crimes previously (now 580, +48.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Farington West and Kilnhouse?

      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 Kilnhouse has 17.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Farington West and Kilnhouse?

      Farington West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Kilnhouse 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 Kilnhouse?

      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 Kilnhouse on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Farington West and Kilnhouse. 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.