Lea & Larches vs Stanley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Lea & Larches Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Stanley Lancashire Constabulary

      Lea & Larches vs Stanley Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Lea & Larches
      Lancashire Constabulary
      979 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.6% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Stanley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lea & Larches
      B Stanley
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      979
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      945
      476
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.6%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.3%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lea & Larches
      B Stanley
      Violent Crime
      352 ↑9%
      198 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      287 ↑1%
      138 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      53 ↑10%
      26 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      42 ↓22%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      37 ↑23%
      17 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      91 ↑1%
      30 ↑7%
      Drugs
      17 ↑89%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      39 ↓25%
      22 ↑57%
      Robbery
      4 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      19 ↓5%
      32 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑700%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      12 ↑71%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      18 ↓5%
      9 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lea & Larches safer than Stanley?

      Lea & Larches has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 979 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Stanley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lea & Larches vs Stanley?

      Lea & Larches shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lea & Larches and Stanley?

      In Lea & Larches, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (352 incidents). In Stanley, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lea & Larches and Stanley?

      Lea & Larches recorded 287 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley recorded 138. 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 Lea & Larches vs Stanley?

      Violent crime in Lea & Larches totalled 352 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in Stanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lea & Larches and Stanley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lea & Larches recorded 945 crimes (now 979, a change of +3.6%). Stanley recorded 476 crimes previously (now 497, +4.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lea & Larches and Stanley?

      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. Lea & Larches has a resolution rate of 29.3% and Stanley has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lea & Larches and Stanley?

      Lea & Larches falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Stanley 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 Lea & Larches and Stanley?

      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 Lea & Larches or Stanley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lea & Larches and Stanley. 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.