Great Eccleston vs Poulton - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Great Eccleston Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Poulton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Great Eccleston vs Poulton - Lancaster Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Great Eccleston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      163 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Poulton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,009 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Eccleston
      B Poulton - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      163
      2,009
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      224
      1,544
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.2%
      ↑30.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      24.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Eccleston
      B Poulton - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      68 ↓30%
      635 ↑34%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      42 ↓26%
      554 ↑21%
      Other Theft
      14 ↓18%
      107 ↑27%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓47%
      44 ↓2%
      Burglary
      6 ↑100%
      67 ↑20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      10 ↓23%
      195 ↑34%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      80 ↑38%
      Public Order
      5 ↓50%
      97 ↑18%
      Robbery
      1
      16 ↑23%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      124 ↑107%
      Theft from Person
      0
      10 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      22 ↑38%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      17 ↑42%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      41 ↑28%
      Overall Verdict
      A Great Eccleston is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Eccleston safer than Poulton - Lancaster?

      Great Eccleston has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 163 crimes in the last 12 months. Poulton - Lancaster has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,009 crimes. Great Eccleston scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Eccleston vs Poulton - Lancaster?

      Great Eccleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Poulton - Lancaster shows +30.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Great Eccleston and Poulton - Lancaster?

      In Great Eccleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (68 incidents). In Poulton - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (635 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Great Eccleston and Poulton - Lancaster?

      Great Eccleston recorded 42 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Poulton - Lancaster recorded 554. 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 Great Eccleston vs Poulton - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Great Eccleston totalled 68 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 635 in Poulton - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Great Eccleston and Poulton - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Eccleston recorded 224 crimes (now 163, a change of -27.2%). Poulton - Lancaster recorded 1,544 crimes previously (now 2,009, +30.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Eccleston and Poulton - Lancaster?

      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. Great Eccleston has a resolution rate of 0% and Poulton - Lancaster has 24.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Eccleston and Poulton - Lancaster?

      Great Eccleston falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Poulton - Lancaster 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 Great Eccleston and Poulton - Lancaster?

      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 Great Eccleston or Poulton - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Eccleston and Poulton - Lancaster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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