Lostock Hall vs Scotforth East

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    20/100
    Lostock Hall Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary

      Lostock Hall vs Scotforth East Results

      A
      20/100
      High Crime
      Lostock Hall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      645 crimes / 12m
      ↑52.1% trend
      29.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lostock Hall
      B Scotforth East
      Safety Score
      20/100 High Crime
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      645
      357
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      424
      349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑52.1%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.9%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lostock Hall
      B Scotforth East
      Violent Crime
      266 ↑89%
      105 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      119 ↓17%
      97 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      43 ↑153%
      16 ↑78%
      Vehicle Crime
      19 ↑27%
      8 ↓33%
      Burglary
      17 ↑21%
      15 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      62 ↑210%
      41 ↑86%
      Drugs
      9 ↑125%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      24 ↑14%
      17 ↓11%
      Robbery
      7 ↑133%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      60 ↑88%
      42 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      5 ↑67%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑50%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scotforth East is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 20/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lostock Hall safer than Scotforth East?

      Lostock Hall has a safety score of 20/100 (High Crime) and recorded 645 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth East has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 357 crimes. Scotforth East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lostock Hall vs Scotforth East?

      Lostock Hall shows a year-on-year crime trend of +52.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth East shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lostock Hall and Scotforth East?

      In Lostock Hall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (266 incidents). In Scotforth East, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lostock Hall and Scotforth East?

      Lostock Hall recorded 119 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth East recorded 97. 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 Scotforth East?

      Violent crime in Lostock Hall totalled 266 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Scotforth East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lostock Hall and Scotforth East 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%). Scotforth East recorded 349 crimes previously (now 357, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lostock Hall and Scotforth East?

      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 Scotforth East has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lostock Hall and Scotforth East?

      Lostock Hall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth East 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 Scotforth East?

      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 Scotforth East on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lostock Hall and Scotforth East. 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.