Haslingden vs Lytham West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    Haslingden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      61/100
      Lytham West Lancashire Constabulary

      Haslingden vs Lytham West Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      Haslingden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      748 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      27.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      61/100
      Average
      Lytham West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      323 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Haslingden
      B Lytham West
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      61/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      748
      323
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      783
      382
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓4.5%
      ↓15.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.8%
      17.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Haslingden
      B Lytham West
      Violent Crime
      295 ↑14%
      116 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      164 ↓37%
      91 ↑8%
      Other Theft
      47 ↑9%
      11 ↓59%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑31%
      6 ↓63%
      Burglary
      30 ↓6%
      18 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      56 ↑44%
      17 ↑21%
      Drugs
      24 ↑0%
      5 ↑67%
      Public Order
      37 ↑16%
      16 ↑60%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      20 ↓44%
      34 ↓63%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      2 ↓33%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑27%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lytham West is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 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 Lytham West?

      Haslingden has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 748 crimes in the last 12 months. Lytham West has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) with 323 crimes. Lytham West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Haslingden vs Lytham West?

      Haslingden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lytham West shows -15.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Haslingden and Lytham West?

      In Haslingden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (295 incidents). In Lytham West, it is Violent Crime (116 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Haslingden and Lytham West?

      Haslingden recorded 164 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lytham West recorded 91. 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 Lytham West?

      Violent crime in Haslingden totalled 295 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 116 in Lytham West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Haslingden and Lytham West 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%). Lytham West recorded 382 crimes previously (now 323, -15.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Haslingden and Lytham West?

      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 Lytham West has 17.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Haslingden and Lytham West?

      Haslingden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lytham West 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 Haslingden and Lytham West?

      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 Lytham West on a crime map?

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