Layton vs University - Lancaster

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Layton Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      84/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Layton vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Layton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,745 crimes / 12m
      ↑32.6% trend
      19.2% resolved
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      VS
      B
      84/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      86 crimes / 12m
      ↓18.1% trend
      18.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Layton
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      84/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,745
      86
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,316
      105
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑32.6%
      ↓18.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.2%
      18.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Layton
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      753 ↑47%
      17 ↓45%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      340 ↓4%
      13 ↓57%
      Other Theft
      91 ↑60%
      26 ↑4%
      Vehicle Crime
      49 ↑14%
      3
      Burglary
      36 ↑80%
      4 ↓20%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      107 ↑19%
      4 ↑100%
      Drugs
      41 ↑128%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      109 ↑118%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      10 ↑11%
      0
      Shoplifting
      139 ↑30%
      2
      Theft from Person
      7 ↓13%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑14%
      12 ↑300%
      Possession of Weapons
      18 ↑29%
      0
      Other Crime
      37 ↑54%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 84/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Layton safer than University - Lancaster?

      Layton has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,745 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) with 86 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Layton vs University - Lancaster?

      Layton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +32.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows -18.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Layton and University - Lancaster?

      In Layton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (753 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Layton and University - Lancaster?

      Layton recorded 340 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 13. 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 University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Layton totalled 753 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Layton and University - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Layton recorded 1,316 crimes (now 1,745, a change of +32.6%). University - Lancaster recorded 105 crimes previously (now 86, -18.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Layton and University - Lancaster?

      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 19.2% and University - Lancaster has 18.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Layton and University - Lancaster?

      Layton falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - Lancaster 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 University - Lancaster?

      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 University - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Layton and University - Lancaster. 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.