Kilnhouse vs Scotforth East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    31/100
    Kilnhouse Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary

      Kilnhouse vs Scotforth East Results

      A
      31/100
      Below Average
      Kilnhouse
      Lancashire Constabulary
      580 crimes / 12m
      ↑48.3% trend
      17.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Kilnhouse
      B Scotforth East
      Safety Score
      31/100 Below Average
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      580
      357
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      391
      349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑48.3%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.4%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Kilnhouse
      B Scotforth East
      Violent Crime
      194 ↑27%
      105 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      196 ↑66%
      97 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑167%
      16 ↑78%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑29%
      8 ↓33%
      Burglary
      24 ↑14%
      15 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑11%
      41 ↑86%
      Drugs
      11 ↑83%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      22 ↑69%
      17 ↓11%
      Robbery
      2
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      18 ↑350%
      42 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      14 ↑100%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scotforth East is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 31/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Kilnhouse safer than Scotforth East?

      Kilnhouse has a safety score of 31/100 (Below Average) and recorded 580 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth East has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 357 crimes. Scotforth East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Kilnhouse vs Scotforth East?

      Kilnhouse shows a year-on-year crime trend of +48.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth East shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Kilnhouse and Scotforth East?

      In Kilnhouse, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (196 incidents). In Scotforth East, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Kilnhouse and Scotforth East?

      Kilnhouse recorded 196 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth East recorded 97. 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 Kilnhouse vs Scotforth East?

      Violent crime in Kilnhouse totalled 194 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Scotforth East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Kilnhouse and Scotforth East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Kilnhouse recorded 391 crimes (now 580, a change of +48.3%). Scotforth East recorded 349 crimes previously (now 357, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Kilnhouse and Scotforth East?

      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. Kilnhouse has a resolution rate of 17.4% and Scotforth East has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Kilnhouse and Scotforth East?

      Kilnhouse falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth East 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 Kilnhouse and Scotforth East?

      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 Kilnhouse or Scotforth East on a crime map?

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

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