Great Eccleston vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    76/100
    Great Eccleston Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      93/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Great Eccleston vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      76/100
      Safe
      Great Eccleston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      142 crimes / 12m
      ↓31.1% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      93/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.8% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Great Eccleston
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      76/100 Safe
      93/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      142
      24
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      206
      38
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓31.1%
      ↓36.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Great Eccleston
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      62 ↓33%
      5 ↓64%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      33 ↓40%
      6 ↓63%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓35%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓20%
      2
      Burglary
      5 ↑25%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↑38%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      4 ↓60%
      6 ↑100%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      1
      Other Crime
      3 ↓25%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 93/100 vs 76/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Great Eccleston safer than Samlesbury & Walton?

      Great Eccleston has a safety score of 76/100 (Safe) and recorded 142 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 93/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Great Eccleston vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Great Eccleston shows a year-on-year crime trend of -31.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -36.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Great Eccleston and Samlesbury & Walton?

      In Great Eccleston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (62 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Great Eccleston and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Great Eccleston recorded 33 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 6. 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 Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Great Eccleston totalled 62 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 5 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Great Eccleston and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Great Eccleston recorded 206 crimes (now 142, a change of -31.1%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 38 crimes previously (now 24, -36.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Great Eccleston and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 Samlesbury & Walton has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Great Eccleston and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Great Eccleston falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Samlesbury & Walton 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 Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Great Eccleston and Samlesbury & Walton. 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.