Hoole vs West End - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    73/100
    Hoole Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      West End - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Hoole vs West End - Lancaster Results

      A
      73/100
      Safe
      Hoole
      Lancashire Constabulary
      211 crimes / 12m
      ↓12.5% trend
      29.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      West End - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,682 crimes / 12m
      ↑37.1% trend
      25.8% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hoole
      B West End - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      73/100 Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      211
      1,682
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      241
      1,227
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓12.5%
      ↑37.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      25.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hoole
      B West End - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      58 ↓23%
      574 ↑41%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓20%
      376 ↑27%
      Other Theft
      14 ↑8%
      115 ↑89%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓20%
      61 ↑61%
      Burglary
      7 ↑17%
      45 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑21%
      155 ↑18%
      Drugs
      1 ↓67%
      59 ↑119%
      Public Order
      10 ↑233%
      74 ↑61%
      Robbery
      1
      9 ↓40%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↓33%
      128 ↑16%
      Theft from Person
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      28 ↑250%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      19 ↑90%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑20%
      36 ↑71%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hoole is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 3/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hoole safer than West End - Lancaster?

      Hoole has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) and recorded 211 crimes in the last 12 months. West End - Lancaster has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 1,682 crimes. Hoole scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hoole vs West End - Lancaster?

      Hoole shows a year-on-year crime trend of -12.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West End - Lancaster shows +37.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hoole and West End - Lancaster?

      In Hoole, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (84 incidents). In West End - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (574 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hoole and West End - Lancaster?

      Hoole recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West End - Lancaster recorded 376. 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 Hoole vs West End - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Hoole totalled 58 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 574 in West End - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hoole and West End - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hoole recorded 241 crimes (now 211, a change of -12.5%). West End - Lancaster recorded 1,227 crimes previously (now 1,682, +37.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hoole and West End - Lancaster?

      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. Hoole has a resolution rate of 29.4% and West End - Lancaster has 25.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hoole and West End - Lancaster?

      Hoole falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. West End - Lancaster 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 Hoole and West End - Lancaster?

      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 Hoole or West End - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hoole and West End - Lancaster. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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