Gisburn & Rimington vs Scotforth West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Gisburn & Rimington Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Scotforth West Lancashire Constabulary

      Gisburn & Rimington vs Scotforth West Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Gisburn & Rimington
      Lancashire Constabulary
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Scotforth West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Gisburn & Rimington
      B Scotforth West
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      0
      425
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      0
      526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Gisburn & Rimington
      B Scotforth West
      Violent Crime
      0
      147 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0
      105 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      0
      32 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      10 ↓57%
      Burglary
      0
      26 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      42 ↑20%
      Drugs
      0
      9 ↑29%
      Public Order
      0
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0
      7 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      0
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Gisburn & Rimington safer than Scotforth West?

      Gisburn & Rimington has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 0 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Gisburn & Rimington scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Gisburn & Rimington vs Scotforth West?

      Gisburn & Rimington shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth West shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Gisburn & Rimington and Scotforth West?

      In Gisburn & Rimington, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is miscellaneous (0 incidents). In Scotforth West, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Gisburn & Rimington and Scotforth West?

      Gisburn & Rimington recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth West recorded 105. 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 Gisburn & Rimington vs Scotforth West?

      Violent crime in Gisburn & Rimington totalled 0 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Scotforth West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Gisburn & Rimington and Scotforth West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Gisburn & Rimington recorded 0 crimes (now 0, a change of 0%). Scotforth West recorded 526 crimes previously (now 425, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Gisburn & Rimington and Scotforth 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. Gisburn & Rimington has a resolution rate of 0% and Scotforth West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Gisburn & Rimington and Scotforth West?

      Gisburn & Rimington falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth 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 Gisburn & Rimington and Scotforth 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 Gisburn & Rimington or Scotforth West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Gisburn & Rimington and Scotforth 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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