Longton & Hutton West vs St Ambrose

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    82/100
    Longton & Hutton West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      13/100
      St Ambrose Lancashire Constabulary

      Longton & Hutton West vs St Ambrose Results

      A
      82/100
      Safe
      Longton & Hutton West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      118 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      13/100
      High Crime
      St Ambrose
      Lancashire Constabulary
      803 crimes / 12m
      ↑47.9% trend
      30.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Longton & Hutton West
      B St Ambrose
      Safety Score
      82/100 Safe
      13/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      118
      803
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      139
      543
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.1%
      ↑47.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      30.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Longton & Hutton West
      B St Ambrose
      Violent Crime
      48 ↓8%
      269 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      35 ↓17%
      259 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      7 ↓13%
      28 ↑22%
      Vehicle Crime
      1 ↓88%
      20 ↓5%
      Burglary
      5 ↑67%
      25 ↑47%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      6 ↓25%
      52 ↑63%
      Drugs
      0
      20 ↑400%
      Public Order
      1 ↓80%
      37 ↑42%
      Robbery
      0
      8 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      8 ↓20%
      58 ↑152%
      Theft from Person
      0
      5 ↑150%
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      5 ↑25%
      Possession of Weapons
      3
      4 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      3 ↑0%
      13 ↓24%
      Overall Verdict
      A Longton & Hutton West is the safer choice — scoring 82/100 vs 13/100 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 St Ambrose?

      Longton & Hutton West has a safety score of 82/100 (Safe) and recorded 118 crimes in the last 12 months. St Ambrose has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) with 803 crimes. Longton & Hutton West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Longton & Hutton West vs St Ambrose?

      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. St Ambrose shows +47.9% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Longton & Hutton West and St Ambrose?

      In Longton & Hutton West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (48 incidents). In St Ambrose, it is Violent Crime (269 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Longton & Hutton West and St Ambrose?

      Longton & Hutton West recorded 35 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Ambrose recorded 259. 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 St Ambrose?

      Violent crime in Longton & Hutton West totalled 48 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 269 in St Ambrose. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Longton & Hutton West and St Ambrose 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%). St Ambrose recorded 543 crimes previously (now 803, +47.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Longton & Hutton West and St Ambrose?

      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 St Ambrose has 30.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Longton & Hutton West and St Ambrose?

      Longton & Hutton West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Ambrose 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 St Ambrose?

      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 St Ambrose on a crime map?

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

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