Ingol & Cottam vs Lostock Hall

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Ingol & Cottam Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      20/100
      Lostock Hall Lancashire Constabulary

      Ingol & Cottam vs Lostock Hall Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Ingol & Cottam
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,666 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.5% trend
      28% resolved
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      VS
      B
      20/100
      High Crime
      Lostock Hall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      645 crimes / 12m
      ↑52.1% trend
      29.9% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Ingol & Cottam
      B Lostock Hall
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      20/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,666
      645
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,692
      424
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.5%
      ↑52.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28%
      29.9%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Ingol & Cottam
      B Lostock Hall
      Violent Crime
      631 ↑7%
      266 ↑89%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      486 ↓1%
      119 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      90 ↓10%
      43 ↑153%
      Vehicle Crime
      55 ↓38%
      19 ↑27%
      Burglary
      60 ↑0%
      17 ↑21%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      156 ↑11%
      62 ↑210%
      Drugs
      24 ↑71%
      9 ↑125%
      Public Order
      64 ↓30%
      24 ↑14%
      Robbery
      12 ↑33%
      7 ↑133%
      Shoplifting
      27 ↓34%
      60 ↑88%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓67%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑89%
      5 ↑67%
      Other Crime
      34 ↓21%
      12 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Lostock Hall is the safer choice — scoring 20/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Ingol & Cottam safer than Lostock Hall?

      Ingol & Cottam has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,666 crimes in the last 12 months. Lostock Hall has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) with 645 crimes. Lostock Hall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Ingol & Cottam vs Lostock Hall?

      Ingol & Cottam shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Lostock Hall shows +52.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Ingol & Cottam and Lostock Hall?

      In Ingol & Cottam, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (631 incidents). In Lostock Hall, it is Violent Crime (266 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Ingol & Cottam and Lostock Hall?

      Ingol & Cottam recorded 486 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Lostock Hall recorded 119. 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 Ingol & Cottam vs Lostock Hall?

      Violent crime in Ingol & Cottam totalled 631 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 266 in Lostock Hall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Ingol & Cottam and Lostock Hall in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Ingol & Cottam recorded 1,692 crimes (now 1,666, a change of -1.5%). Lostock Hall recorded 424 crimes previously (now 645, +52.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Ingol & Cottam and Lostock Hall?

      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. Ingol & Cottam has a resolution rate of 28% and Lostock Hall has 29.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Ingol & Cottam and Lostock Hall?

      Ingol & Cottam falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Lostock Hall 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 Ingol & Cottam and Lostock Hall?

      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 Ingol & Cottam or Lostock Hall on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Ingol & Cottam and Lostock Hall. 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.