Greyfriars vs Staining

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
      75/100
      Staining Lancashire Constabulary

      Greyfriars vs Staining Results

      A
      16/100
      High Crime
      Greyfriars
      Lancashire Constabulary
      707 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.5% trend
      26.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      75/100
      Safe
      Staining
      Lancashire Constabulary
      149 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.8% trend
      23.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Greyfriars
      B Staining
      Safety Score
      16/100 High Crime
      75/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      707
      149
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      582
      167
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑21.5%
      ↓10.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      26.3%
      23.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Greyfriars
      B Staining
      Violent Crime
      281 ↑25%
      66 ↓14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      159 ↓14%
      36 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑5%
      10 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      30 ↓9%
      8 ↑0%
      Burglary
      30 ↑114%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      51 ↑104%
      10 ↑11%
      Drugs
      13 ↑225%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      31 ↑63%
      7 ↑133%
      Robbery
      1 ↓80%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑93%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑13%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      11 ↑1000%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑77%
      6 ↓54%
      Overall Verdict
      B Staining is the safer choice — scoring 75/100 vs 16/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Greyfriars safer than Staining?

      Greyfriars has a safety score of 16/100 (High Crime) and recorded 707 crimes in the last 12 months. Staining has a safety score of 75/100 (Safe) with 149 crimes. Staining scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Greyfriars vs Staining?

      Greyfriars shows a year-on-year crime trend of +21.5% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Staining shows -10.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Greyfriars and Staining?

      In Greyfriars, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (281 incidents). In Staining, it is Violent Crime (66 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Greyfriars and Staining?

      Greyfriars recorded 159 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staining recorded 36. 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 Staining?

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

      How many crimes were recorded in Greyfriars and Staining 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%). Staining recorded 167 crimes previously (now 149, -10.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Greyfriars and Staining?

      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 Staining has 23.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Greyfriars and Staining?

      Greyfriars falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Staining 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 Staining?

      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 Staining on a crime map?

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