Greyfriars vs Rural North East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Greyfriars Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      70/100
      Rural North East Lancashire Constabulary

      Greyfriars vs Rural North East Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Greyfriars
      Lancashire Constabulary
      707 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.5% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      70/100
      Safe
      Rural North East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      254 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.6% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greyfriars
      B Rural North East
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      70/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      707
      254
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      582
      275
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.5%
      ↓7.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greyfriars
      B Rural North East
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑25%
      66 ↓22%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      159 ↓14%
      83 ↑15%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑5%
      13 ↓32%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓9%
      10 ↓58%
      Burglary
      30 ↑114%
      24 ↑60%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑104%
      24 ↑14%
      Drugs
      13 ↑225%
      4 ↓33%
      Public Order
      31 ↑63%
      11 ↓8%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑93%
      10 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      3
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑1000%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑77%
      3 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural North East is the safer choice — scoring 70/100 vs 16/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greyfriars safer than Rural North East?

      Greyfriars has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 707 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural North East has a safety score of 70/100 (Safe) with 254 crimes. Rural North East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greyfriars vs Rural North East?

      Greyfriars shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural North East shows -7.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greyfriars and Rural North East?

      In Greyfriars, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Rural North East, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (83 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greyfriars and Rural North East?

      Greyfriars recorded 159 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural North East recorded 83. 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 Greyfriars vs Rural North East?

      Violent crime in Greyfriars totalled 281 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 66 in Rural North East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Greyfriars and Rural North East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Greyfriars recorded 582 crimes (now 707, a change of +21.5%). Rural North East recorded 275 crimes previously (now 254, -7.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greyfriars and Rural North East?

      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. Greyfriars has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Rural North East has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greyfriars and Rural North East?

      Greyfriars falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural North East 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 Greyfriars and Rural North East?

      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 Greyfriars or Rural North East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greyfriars and Rural North East. 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.