Longton & Hutton West vs Medlar-with-Wesham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Longton & Hutton West vs Medlar-with-Wesham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Longton & Hutton West safer than Medlar-with-Wesham?
Longton & Hutton West has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 118 crimes in the last 12 months. Medlar-with-Wesham has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) with 264 crimes. Longton & Hutton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Longton & Hutton West vs Medlar-with-Wesham?
Longton & Hutton West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Medlar-with-Wesham shows -3.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Longton & Hutton West and Medlar-with-Wesham?
In Longton & Hutton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 incidents). In Medlar-with-Wesham, it is Violent Crime (101 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longton & Hutton West and Medlar-with-Wesham?
Longton & Hutton West recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Medlar-with-Wesham recorded 69. 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 Longton & Hutton West vs Medlar-with-Wesham?
Violent crime in Longton & Hutton West totalled 48 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 101 in Medlar-with-Wesham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Longton & Hutton West and Medlar-with-Wesham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Longton & Hutton West recorded 139 crimes (now 118, a change of -15.1%). Medlar-with-Wesham recorded 274 crimes previously (now 264, -3.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longton & Hutton West and Medlar-with-Wesham?
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. Longton & Hutton West has a resolution rate of 50% and Medlar-with-Wesham has 22.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Longton & Hutton West and Medlar-with-Wesham?
Longton & Hutton West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Medlar-with-Wesham 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 Longton & Hutton West and Medlar-with-Wesham?
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 Longton & Hutton West or Medlar-with-Wesham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longton & Hutton West and Medlar-with-Wesham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.