Lostock Hall vs Rural South
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Lostock Hall vs Rural South Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lostock Hall safer than Rural South?
Lostock Hall has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 645 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) with 247 crimes. Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Lostock Hall vs Rural South?
Lostock Hall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +52.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural South shows -21.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Lostock Hall and Rural South?
In Lostock Hall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Rural South, it is Violent Crime (82 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lostock Hall and Rural South?
Lostock Hall recorded 119 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural South recorded 81. 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 Lostock Hall vs Rural South?
Violent crime in Lostock Hall totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 82 in Rural South. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Lostock Hall and Rural South in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lostock Hall recorded 424 crimes (now 645, a change of +52.1%). Rural South recorded 313 crimes previously (now 247, -21.1%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lostock Hall and Rural South?
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. Lostock Hall has a resolution rate of 29.9% and Rural South has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Lostock Hall and Rural South?
Lostock Hall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural South 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 Lostock Hall and Rural South?
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 Lostock Hall or Rural South on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lostock Hall and Rural South. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.