Huncoat vs Longton & Hutton West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    46/100
    Huncoat Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      82/100
      Longton & Hutton West Lancashire Constabulary

      Huncoat vs Longton & Hutton West Results

      A
      46/100
      Average
      Huncoat
      Lancashire Constabulary
      429 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.9% trend
      45.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      82/100
      Safe
      Longton & Hutton West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      118 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Huncoat
      B Longton & Hutton West
      Safety Score
      46/100 Average
      82/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      429
      118
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      380
      139
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.9%
      ↓15.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      45.2%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Huncoat
      B Longton & Hutton West
      Violent Crime
      178 ↑23%
      48 ↓8%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      114 ↑12%
      35 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      24 ↓11%
      7 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      34 ↑21%
      1 ↓88%
      Burglary
      13 ↑44%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      23 ↓28%
      6 ↓25%
      Drugs
      5 ↓29%
      0
      Public Order
      20 ↑33%
      1 ↓80%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      8 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      4
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      3
      Other Crime
      10 ↑0%
      3 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      B Longton & Hutton West is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 46/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Huncoat safer than Longton & Hutton West?

      Huncoat has a safety score of 46/100 (Average) and recorded 429 crimes in the last 12 months. Longton & Hutton West has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) with 118 crimes. Longton & Hutton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Huncoat vs Longton & Hutton West?

      Huncoat shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Longton & Hutton West shows -15.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Huncoat and Longton & Hutton West?

      In Huncoat, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (178 incidents). In Longton & Hutton West, it is Violent Crime (48 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Huncoat and Longton & Hutton West?

      Huncoat recorded 114 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Longton & Hutton West recorded 35. 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 Huncoat vs Longton & Hutton West?

      Violent crime in Huncoat totalled 178 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 48 in Longton & Hutton West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Huncoat and Longton & Hutton West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Huncoat recorded 380 crimes (now 429, a change of +12.9%). Longton & Hutton West recorded 139 crimes previously (now 118, -15.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Huncoat and Longton & Hutton 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. Huncoat has a resolution rate of 45.2% and Longton & Hutton West has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Huncoat and Longton & Hutton West?

      Huncoat falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Longton & Hutton 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 Huncoat and Longton & Hutton 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 Huncoat or Longton & Hutton West on a crime map?

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

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