Heysham Central vs Hurst Green & Whitewell

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Heysham Central Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Hurst Green & Whitewell Lancashire Constabulary

      Heysham Central vs Hurst Green & Whitewell Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Heysham Central
      Lancashire Constabulary
      777 crimes / 12m
      ↑125.2% trend
      20.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Lancashire Constabulary
      44 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Heysham Central
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      777
      44
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      345
      49
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑125.2%
      ↓10.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.5%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Heysham Central
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Violent Crime
      310 ↑195%
      13 ↑0%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      151 ↑35%
      14 ↓7%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑308%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      29 ↑107%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      35 ↑289%
      9 ↑800%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      92 ↑149%
      2 ↓71%
      Drugs
      15 ↑15%
      1 ↑0%
      Public Order
      24 ↑167%
      1 ↓67%
      Robbery
      4
      0
      Shoplifting
      29 ↑107%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      6 ↑500%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑160%
      1
      Other Crime
      19 ↑36%
      1 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Hurst Green & Whitewell is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Heysham Central safer than Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Heysham Central has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 777 crimes in the last 12 months. Hurst Green & Whitewell has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 44 crimes. Hurst Green & Whitewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Heysham Central vs Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Heysham Central shows a year-on-year crime trend of +125.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Hurst Green & Whitewell shows -10.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Heysham Central and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      In Heysham Central, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (310 incidents). In Hurst Green & Whitewell, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (14 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Heysham Central and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Heysham Central recorded 151 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 14. 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 Heysham Central vs Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Violent crime in Heysham Central totalled 310 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 13 in Hurst Green & Whitewell. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Heysham Central and Hurst Green & Whitewell in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Heysham Central recorded 345 crimes (now 777, a change of +125.2%). Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 49 crimes previously (now 44, -10.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Heysham Central and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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. Heysham Central has a resolution rate of 20.5% and Hurst Green & Whitewell has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Heysham Central and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      Heysham Central falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Hurst Green & Whitewell 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 Heysham Central and Hurst Green & Whitewell?

      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 Heysham Central or Hurst Green & Whitewell on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Heysham Central and Hurst Green & Whitewell. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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