Gawthorpe vs Littlemoor

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Gawthorpe Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      46/100
      Littlemoor Lancashire Constabulary

      Gawthorpe vs Littlemoor Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Gawthorpe
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,121 crimes / 12m
      ↑1% trend
      20.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      46/100
      Average
      Littlemoor
      Lancashire Constabulary
      407 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.2% trend
      31.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gawthorpe
      B Littlemoor
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      46/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,121
      407
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,110
      301
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1%
      ↑35.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.6%
      31.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gawthorpe
      B Littlemoor
      Violent Crime
      424 ↑34%
      142 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      314 ↓25%
      113 ↑4%
      Other Theft
      48 ↑0%
      18 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      35 ↓5%
      7 ↓46%
      Burglary
      43 ↑39%
      16 ↑33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      98 ↓1%
      35 ↑119%
      Drugs
      15 ↓17%
      4 ↑0%
      Public Order
      48 ↑7%
      27 ↑170%
      Robbery
      4 ↑100%
      3 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      35 ↓39%
      19 ↑217%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑200%
      3 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      9 ↑800%
      Other Crime
      39 ↑34%
      11 ↑83%
      Overall Verdict
      B Littlemoor is the safer choice — scoring 46/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gawthorpe safer than Littlemoor?

      Gawthorpe has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,121 crimes in the last 12 months. Littlemoor has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) with 407 crimes. Littlemoor scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gawthorpe vs Littlemoor?

      Gawthorpe shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Littlemoor shows +35.2% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gawthorpe and Littlemoor?

      In Gawthorpe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (424 incidents). In Littlemoor, it is Violent Crime (142 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gawthorpe and Littlemoor?

      Gawthorpe recorded 314 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Littlemoor recorded 113. 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 Gawthorpe vs Littlemoor?

      Violent crime in Gawthorpe totalled 424 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 142 in Littlemoor. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gawthorpe and Littlemoor in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gawthorpe recorded 1,110 crimes (now 1,121, a change of +1%). Littlemoor recorded 301 crimes previously (now 407, +35.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gawthorpe and Littlemoor?

      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. Gawthorpe has a resolution rate of 20.6% and Littlemoor has 31.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gawthorpe and Littlemoor?

      Gawthorpe falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Littlemoor 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 Gawthorpe and Littlemoor?

      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 Gawthorpe or Littlemoor on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gawthorpe and Littlemoor. 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.