Hambleton & Stalmine vs Preston Rural North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Hambleton & Stalmine Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Preston Rural North Lancashire Constabulary

      Hambleton & Stalmine vs Preston Rural North Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Hambleton & Stalmine
      Lancashire Constabulary
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.9% trend
      27.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Preston Rural North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      389 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hambleton & Stalmine
      B Preston Rural North
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      153
      389
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      156
      392
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.9%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.3%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hambleton & Stalmine
      B Preston Rural North
      Violent Crime
      63 ↓9%
      134 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      44 ↓2%
      132 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      9 ↑50%
      21 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      4 ↓60%
      22 ↑0%
      Burglary
      2 ↓50%
      10 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      8 ↓20%
      32 ↑7%
      Drugs
      1
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      2 ↓67%
      25 ↑178%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      9
      3
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      8 ↑60%
      6 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hambleton & Stalmine is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 51/100 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 North?

      Hambleton & Stalmine has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 153 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural North has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 389 crimes. Hambleton & Stalmine scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      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 North shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hambleton & Stalmine, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (63 incidents). In Preston Rural North, it is Violent Crime (134 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hambleton & Stalmine recorded 44 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural North recorded 132. 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 North?

      Violent crime in Hambleton & Stalmine totalled 63 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in Preston Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural North 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 North recorded 392 crimes previously (now 389, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural North?

      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 North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

      Hambleton & Stalmine falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural North 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 North?

      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 North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hambleton & Stalmine and Preston Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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