Greyfriars vs Scotforth West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    16/100
    Greyfriars Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Scotforth West Lancashire Constabulary

      Greyfriars vs Scotforth West Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Greyfriars
      Lancashire Constabulary
      707 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.5% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      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 Greyfriars
      B Scotforth West
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      707
      425
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      582
      526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.5%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greyfriars
      B Scotforth West
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑25%
      147 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      159 ↓14%
      105 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑5%
      32 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓9%
      10 ↓57%
      Burglary
      30 ↑114%
      26 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑104%
      42 ↑20%
      Drugs
      13 ↑225%
      9 ↑29%
      Public Order
      31 ↑63%
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑93%
      7 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑1000%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑77%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scotforth West is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 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 Scotforth West?

      Greyfriars has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 707 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Scotforth West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greyfriars vs Scotforth West?

      Greyfriars shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.5% — meaning total crimes rose 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 Greyfriars and Scotforth West?

      In Greyfriars, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 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 Greyfriars and Scotforth West?

      Greyfriars recorded 159 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 Greyfriars vs Scotforth West?

      Violent crime in Greyfriars totalled 281 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 Greyfriars and Scotforth West 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%). Scotforth West recorded 526 crimes previously (now 425, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greyfriars 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. Greyfriars has a resolution rate of 26.3% and Scotforth West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greyfriars and Scotforth West?

      Greyfriars 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 Greyfriars 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 Greyfriars or Scotforth West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Greyfriars and Scotforth West. 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.