Hambleton & Stalmine vs Little Harwood & Whitebirk

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Hambleton & Stalmine Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Little Harwood & Whitebirk Lancashire Constabulary

      Hambleton & Stalmine vs Little Harwood & Whitebirk Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Hambleton & Stalmine
      Lancashire Constabulary
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Little Harwood & Whitebirk
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,284 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.2% trend
      28.3% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hambleton & Stalmine
      B Little Harwood & Whitebirk
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      153
      2,284
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      2,360
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓3.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      28.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hambleton & Stalmine
      B Little Harwood & Whitebirk
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓9%
      823 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓2%
      566 ↓5%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑50%
      135 ↓5%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓60%
      146 ↓21%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      46 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓20%
      165 ↑6%
      Drugs
      1
      84 ↓7%
      Public Order
      2 ↓67%
      117 ↑4%
      Robbery
      0
      15 ↑15%
      Shoplifting
      9
      80 ↓29%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↑33%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      6 ↓14%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      21 ↓25%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      72 ↑11%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hambleton & Stalmine safer than Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Hambleton & Stalmine has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 153 crimes in the last 12 months. Little Harwood & Whitebirk has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 2,284 crimes. Hambleton & Stalmine scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hambleton & Stalmine vs Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Hambleton & Stalmine shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Little Harwood & Whitebirk shows -3.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hambleton & Stalmine and Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      In Hambleton & Stalmine, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In Little Harwood & Whitebirk, it is Violent Crime (823 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hambleton & Stalmine and Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Hambleton & Stalmine recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Little Harwood & Whitebirk recorded 566. 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 Hambleton & Stalmine vs Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Violent crime in Hambleton & Stalmine totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 823 in Little Harwood & Whitebirk. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hambleton & Stalmine and Little Harwood & Whitebirk in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hambleton & Stalmine recorded 156 crimes (now 153, a change of -1.9%). Little Harwood & Whitebirk recorded 2,360 crimes previously (now 2,284, -3.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hambleton & Stalmine and Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      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. Hambleton & Stalmine has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Little Harwood & Whitebirk has 28.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hambleton & Stalmine and Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      Hambleton & Stalmine falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Little Harwood & Whitebirk 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 Hambleton & Stalmine and Little Harwood & Whitebirk?

      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 Hambleton & Stalmine or Little Harwood & Whitebirk on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hambleton & Stalmine and Little Harwood & Whitebirk. 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.