Hambleton & Stalmine vs Preston Rural East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Hambleton & Stalmine Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      Preston Rural East Lancashire Constabulary

      Hambleton & Stalmine vs Preston Rural East Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Hambleton & Stalmine
      Lancashire Constabulary
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      Preston Rural East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      728 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      4.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hambleton & Stalmine
      B Preston Rural East
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      153
      728
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      630
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↑15.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      4.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hambleton & Stalmine
      B Preston Rural East
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓9%
      305 ↑30%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓2%
      192 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑50%
      41 ↑14%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓60%
      22 ↓39%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      19 ↓34%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓20%
      52 ↑63%
      Drugs
      1
      10 ↑67%
      Public Order
      2 ↓67%
      47 ↑57%
      Shoplifting
      9
      10 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      4
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      3 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      22 ↓19%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hambleton & Stalmine is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 13/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hambleton & Stalmine safer than Preston Rural East?

      Hambleton & Stalmine has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 153 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural East has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 728 crimes. Hambleton & Stalmine scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hambleton & Stalmine vs Preston Rural East?

      Hambleton & Stalmine shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.9% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural East shows +15.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural East?

      In Hambleton & Stalmine, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In Preston Rural East, it is Violent Crime (305 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural East?

      Hambleton & Stalmine recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural East recorded 192. 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 Preston Rural East?

      Violent crime in Hambleton & Stalmine totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 305 in Preston Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural East 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%). Preston Rural East recorded 630 crimes previously (now 728, +15.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural 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. Hambleton & Stalmine has a resolution rate of 27.3% and Preston Rural East has 4.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural East?

      Hambleton & Stalmine falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural 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 Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural 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 Hambleton & Stalmine or Preston Rural East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural 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.