Longholme vs Waterside & Horsfield

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    6/100
    Longholme Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      9/100
      Waterside & Horsfield Lancashire Constabulary

      Longholme vs Waterside & Horsfield Results

      A
      6/100
      High Crime
      Longholme
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,006 crimes / 12m
      ↑11% trend
      29% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      9/100
      High Crime
      Waterside & Horsfield
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,550 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.2% trend
      29.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longholme
      B Waterside & Horsfield
      Safety Score
      6/100 High Crime
      9/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,006
      2,550
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      906
      2,690
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑11%
      ↓5.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longholme
      B Waterside & Horsfield
      Violent Crime
      323 ↑19%
      875 ↑6%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      216 ↓3%
      755 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      75 ↓10%
      117 ↑9%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↑12%
      59 ↓37%
      Burglary
      35 ↑84%
      87 ↑10%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      81 ↑42%
      229 ↑17%
      Drugs
      20 ↓43%
      37 ↓5%
      Public Order
      58 ↑61%
      149 ↑16%
      Robbery
      5 ↓58%
      12 ↓25%
      Shoplifting
      122 ↑17%
      134 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↓50%
      9 ↑200%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓60%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓50%
      27 ↑17%
      Other Crime
      23 ↑35%
      58 ↓12%
      Overall Verdict
      B Waterside & Horsfield is the safer choice — scoring 9/100 vs 6/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longholme safer than Waterside & Horsfield?

      Longholme has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,006 crimes in the last 12 months. Waterside & Horsfield has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) with 2,550 crimes. Waterside & Horsfield scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longholme vs Waterside & Horsfield?

      Longholme shows a year-on-year crime trend of +11% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Waterside & Horsfield shows -5.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longholme and Waterside & Horsfield?

      In Longholme, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (323 incidents). In Waterside & Horsfield, it is Violent Crime (875 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longholme and Waterside & Horsfield?

      Longholme recorded 216 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Waterside & Horsfield recorded 755. 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 Longholme vs Waterside & Horsfield?

      Violent crime in Longholme totalled 323 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 875 in Waterside & Horsfield. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longholme and Waterside & Horsfield in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longholme recorded 906 crimes (now 1,006, a change of +11%). Waterside & Horsfield recorded 2,690 crimes previously (now 2,550, -5.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longholme and Waterside & Horsfield?

      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. Longholme has a resolution rate of 29% and Waterside & Horsfield has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longholme and Waterside & Horsfield?

      Longholme falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Waterside & Horsfield 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 Longholme and Waterside & Horsfield?

      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 Longholme or Waterside & Horsfield on a crime map?

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

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