Longholme vs Whitewell & Stacksteads

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Longholme Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Whitewell & Stacksteads Lancashire Constabulary

      Longholme vs Whitewell & Stacksteads Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Longholme
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,099 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.2% trend
      23.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Lancashire Constabulary
      241 crimes / 12m
      ↑0.8% trend
      36.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longholme
      B Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,099
      241
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      878
      239
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.2%
      ↑0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      23.4%
      36.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longholme
      B Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Violent Crime
      377 ↑41%
      99 ↑38%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      214 ↓5%
      71 ↓8%
      Other Theft
      69 ↓12%
      8 ↓58%
      Vehicle Crime
      31 ↓14%
      4 ↓67%
      Burglary
      38 ↑73%
      9 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      87 ↑55%
      25 ↓7%
      Drugs
      24 ↓17%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      64 ↑83%
      12 ↑50%
      Robbery
      6 ↓45%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      159 ↑73%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↓45%
      0
      Other Crime
      20 ↑54%
      9 ↑50%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitewell & Stacksteads is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longholme safer than Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Longholme has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,099 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitewell & Stacksteads has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 241 crimes. Whitewell & Stacksteads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longholme vs Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Longholme shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitewell & Stacksteads shows +0.8% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longholme and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      In Longholme, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (377 incidents). In Whitewell & Stacksteads, it is Violent Crime (99 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longholme and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Longholme recorded 214 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitewell & Stacksteads recorded 71. 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 Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Violent crime in Longholme totalled 377 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 99 in Whitewell & Stacksteads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longholme and Whitewell & Stacksteads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longholme recorded 878 crimes (now 1,099, a change of +25.2%). Whitewell & Stacksteads recorded 239 crimes previously (now 241, +0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longholme and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      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 23.4% and Whitewell & Stacksteads has 36.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longholme and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Longholme falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitewell & Stacksteads 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 Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      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 Whitewell & Stacksteads on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longholme and Whitewell & Stacksteads. 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.