Fishwick & Frenchwood vs Rural West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Fishwick & Frenchwood Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Rural West Lancashire Constabulary

      Fishwick & Frenchwood vs Rural West Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Fishwick & Frenchwood
      Lancashire Constabulary
      7,155 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.7% trend
      30.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Fishwick & Frenchwood
      B Rural West
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,155
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,035
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.7%
      ↓20.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.2%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Fishwick & Frenchwood
      B Rural West
      Violent Crime
      2,174 ↑7%
      97 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      2,016 ↓6%
      85 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      343 ↓12%
      14 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      257 ↑0%
      5 ↓64%
      Burglary
      175 ↑2%
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      416 ↑9%
      26 ↑24%
      Drugs
      285 ↑38%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      427 ↑21%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      102 ↑10%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      595 ↓10%
      0
      Theft from Person
      51 ↑21%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      63 ↓3%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      99 ↓4%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      152 ↑13%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Fishwick & Frenchwood safer than Rural West?

      Fishwick & Frenchwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,155 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood vs Rural West?

      Fishwick & Frenchwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.7% — 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood and Rural West?

      In Fishwick & Frenchwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (2,174 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood and Rural West?

      Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 2,016 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood vs Rural West?

      Violent crime in Fishwick & Frenchwood totalled 2,174 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood and Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Fishwick & Frenchwood recorded 7,035 crimes (now 7,155, a change of +1.7%). Rural West recorded 338 crimes previously (now 268, -20.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Fishwick & Frenchwood 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. Fishwick & Frenchwood has a resolution rate of 30.2% and Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Fishwick & Frenchwood and Rural West?

      Fishwick & Frenchwood 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood 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 Fishwick & Frenchwood or Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Fishwick & Frenchwood 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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