Haslingden vs Ramsbottom

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Haslingden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Ramsbottom Greater Manchester Police

      Haslingden vs Ramsbottom Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Haslingden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      748 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Ramsbottom
      Greater Manchester Police
      10 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Haslingden
      B Ramsbottom
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      748
      10
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      783
      0
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓0%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Haslingden
      B Ramsbottom
      Violent Crime
      295 ↑14%
      3
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      164 ↓37%
      2
      Other Theft
      47 ↑9%
      1
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑31%
      1
      Burglary
      30 ↓6%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑44%
      1
      Drugs
      24 ↑0%
      1
      Public Order
      37 ↑16%
      1
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓44%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      28 ↑27%
      0
      Overall Verdict
      B Ramsbottom is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Haslingden safer than Ramsbottom?

      Haslingden has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 748 crimes in the last 12 months. Ramsbottom has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 10 crimes. Ramsbottom scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Haslingden vs Ramsbottom?

      Haslingden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ramsbottom shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Haslingden and Ramsbottom?

      In Haslingden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (295 incidents). In Ramsbottom, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Haslingden and Ramsbottom?

      Haslingden recorded 164 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ramsbottom recorded 2. 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 Haslingden vs Ramsbottom?

      Violent crime in Haslingden totalled 295 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Ramsbottom. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Haslingden and Ramsbottom in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Haslingden recorded 783 crimes (now 748, a change of -4.5%). Ramsbottom recorded 0 crimes previously (now 10, 0%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Haslingden and Ramsbottom?

      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. Haslingden has a resolution rate of 27.8% and Ramsbottom has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Haslingden and Ramsbottom?

      Haslingden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ramsbottom is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Haslingden and Ramsbottom?

      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 Haslingden or Ramsbottom on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Haslingden and Ramsbottom. 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.