Layton vs Staining

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Layton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      73/100
      Staining Lancashire Constabulary

      Layton vs Staining Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Layton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,401 crimes / 12m
      ↑82% trend
      17.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      73/100
      Safe
      Staining
      Lancashire Constabulary
      153 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      18.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Layton
      B Staining
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      73/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      2,401
      153
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,319
      171
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑82%
      ↓10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.3%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Layton
      B Staining
      Violent Crime
      1,057 ↑105%
      70 ↓7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      443 ↑25%
      30 ↓29%
      Other Theft
      127 ↑98%
      14 ↑75%
      Vehicle Crime
      86 ↑132%
      10 ↑25%
      Burglary
      44 ↑76%
      4 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      164 ↑98%
      11 ↑0%
      Drugs
      57 ↑280%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      149 ↑176%
      6 ↓25%
      Robbery
      20 ↑150%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      149 ↑30%
      0
      Theft from Person
      7 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↑86%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      34 ↑143%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      51 ↑143%
      6 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Staining is the safer choice — scoring 73/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Layton safer than Staining?

      Layton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,401 crimes in the last 12 months. Staining has a safety score of 73/100 (Safe) with 153 crimes. Staining scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Layton vs Staining?

      Layton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +82% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Staining shows -10.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Layton and Staining?

      In Layton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,057 incidents). In Staining, it is Violent Crime (70 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Layton and Staining?

      Layton recorded 443 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Staining recorded 30. 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 Layton vs Staining?

      Violent crime in Layton totalled 1,057 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 70 in Staining. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Layton and Staining in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Layton recorded 1,319 crimes (now 2,401, a change of +82%). Staining recorded 171 crimes previously (now 153, -10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Layton and Staining?

      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. Layton has a resolution rate of 17.3% and Staining has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Layton and Staining?

      Layton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Staining 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 Layton and Staining?

      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 Layton or Staining on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Layton and Staining. 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.