Longton & Hutton West vs Preston Rural North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Longton & Hutton West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      51/100
      Preston Rural North Lancashire Constabulary

      Longton & Hutton West vs Preston Rural North Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Longton & Hutton West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      118 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      51/100
      Average
      Preston Rural North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      389 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longton & Hutton West
      B Preston Rural North
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      51/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      118
      389
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      139
      392
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↓0.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longton & Hutton West
      B Preston Rural North
      Violent Crime
      48 ↓8%
      134 ↓11%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓17%
      132 ↑9%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      21 ↑5%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓88%
      22 ↑0%
      Burglary
      5 ↑67%
      10 ↓58%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓25%
      32 ↑7%
      Drugs
      0
      2 ↓33%
      Public Order
      1 ↓80%
      25 ↑178%
      Robbery
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓20%
      3
      Theft from Person
      0
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      6 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Longton & Hutton West is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 51/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Longton & Hutton West safer than Preston Rural North?

      Longton & Hutton West has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 118 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural North has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) with 389 crimes. Longton & Hutton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longton & Hutton West vs Preston Rural North?

      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. Preston Rural North shows -0.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longton & Hutton West and Preston Rural North?

      In Longton & Hutton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 incidents). In Preston Rural North, it is Violent Crime (134 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longton & Hutton West and Preston Rural North?

      Longton & Hutton West recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural North recorded 132. 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 Preston Rural North?

      Violent crime in Longton & Hutton West totalled 48 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 134 in Preston Rural North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longton & Hutton West and Preston Rural North 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%). Preston Rural North recorded 392 crimes previously (now 389, -0.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longton & Hutton West and Preston Rural North?

      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 Preston Rural North has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longton & Hutton West and Preston Rural North?

      Longton & Hutton West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural North 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 Preston Rural North?

      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 Preston Rural North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Longton & Hutton West and Preston Rural North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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