Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Waterloo

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    85/100
    Hurst Green & Whitewell Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Waterloo Lancashire Constabulary

      Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Waterloo Results

      A
      85/100
      Very Safe
      Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Lancashire Constabulary
      0 crimes / 12m
      ↓0% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Waterloo
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,191 crimes / 12m
      ↑27.8% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hurst Green & Whitewell
      B Waterloo
      Safety Score
      85/100 Very Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      0
      2,191
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      0
      1,715
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0%
      ↑27.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hurst Green & Whitewell
      B Waterloo
      Violent Crime
      0
      866 ↑55%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      0
      556 ↑5%
      Other Theft
      0
      119 ↓10%
      Vehicle Crime
      0
      75 ↑7%
      Burglary
      0
      85 ↓1%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      0
      170 ↑63%
      Drugs
      0
      61 ↑22%
      Public Order
      0
      121 ↑81%
      Robbery
      0
      10 ↓23%
      Shoplifting
      0
      30 ↑173%
      Theft from Person
      0
      12 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      14 ↑40%
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      26 ↑18%
      Other Crime
      0
      46 ↓4%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hurst Green & Whitewell is the safer choice — scoring 85/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hurst Green & Whitewell safer than Waterloo?

      Hurst Green & Whitewell has a safety score of 85/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 0 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterloo has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 2,191 crimes. Hurst Green & Whitewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Hurst Green & Whitewell shows a year-on-year crime trend of 0% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Waterloo shows +27.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Hurst Green & Whitewell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is miscellaneous (0 incidents). In Waterloo, it is Violent Crime (866 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 0 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterloo recorded 556. 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 Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Waterloo?

      Violent crime in Hurst Green & Whitewell totalled 0 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 866 in Waterloo. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 0 crimes (now 0, a change of 0%). Waterloo recorded 1,715 crimes previously (now 2,191, +27.8%).

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

      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. Hurst Green & Whitewell has a resolution rate of 0% and Waterloo has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hurst Green & Whitewell and Waterloo?

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

      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 Hurst Green & Whitewell or Waterloo on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hurst Green & Whitewell and Waterloo. 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.