Lower Lune Valley vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Lower Lune Valley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Lower Lune Valley vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Lower Lune Valley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↓28% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lower Lune Valley
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      183
      25
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      254
      36
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28%
      ↓30.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lower Lune Valley
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      50 ↓39%
      6 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓19%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      2
      Burglary
      19 ↑19%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓14%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      8 ↓27%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 74/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lower Lune Valley safer than Samlesbury & Walton?

      Lower Lune Valley has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 183 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 25 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lower Lune Valley vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Lower Lune Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -30.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lower Lune Valley and Samlesbury & Walton?

      In Lower Lune Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (56 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lower Lune Valley and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Lower Lune Valley recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 10. 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 Lower Lune Valley vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Lower Lune Valley totalled 50 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lower Lune Valley and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lower Lune Valley recorded 254 crimes (now 183, a change of -28%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 36 crimes previously (now 25, -30.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lower Lune Valley and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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. Lower Lune Valley has a resolution rate of 0% and Samlesbury & Walton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lower Lune Valley and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Lower Lune Valley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Samlesbury & Walton 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 Lower Lune Valley and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 Lower Lune Valley or Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lower Lune Valley and Samlesbury & Walton. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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