Lower Lune Valley vs Whitworth

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    74/100
    Lower Lune Valley Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Whitworth Lancashire Constabulary

      Lower Lune Valley vs Whitworth Results

      A
      74/100
      Safe
      Lower Lune Valley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      183 crimes / 12m
      ↓28% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Whitworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lower Lune Valley
      B Whitworth
      Safety Score
      74/100 Safe
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      183
      652
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      254
      835
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓28%
      ↓21.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lower Lune Valley
      B Whitworth
      Violent Crime
      50 ↓39%
      227 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      56 ↓19%
      231 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓50%
      28 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      5 ↓55%
      23 ↓30%
      Burglary
      19 ↑19%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↓14%
      49 ↓29%
      Drugs
      5 ↑0%
      9 ↓44%
      Public Order
      8 ↓27%
      25 ↓22%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓83%
      18 ↓31%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      12 ↓37%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lower Lune Valley is the safer choice — scoring 74/100 vs 34/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lower Lune Valley safer than Whitworth?

      Lower Lune Valley has a safety score of 74/100 (Safe) and recorded 183 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitworth has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 652 crimes. Lower Lune Valley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lower Lune Valley vs Whitworth?

      Lower Lune Valley shows a year-on-year crime trend of -28% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitworth shows -21.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lower Lune Valley and Whitworth?

      In Lower Lune Valley, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (56 incidents). In Whitworth, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lower Lune Valley and Whitworth?

      Lower Lune Valley recorded 56 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitworth recorded 231. 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 Whitworth?

      Violent crime in Lower Lune Valley totalled 50 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Whitworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lower Lune Valley and Whitworth 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%). Whitworth recorded 835 crimes previously (now 652, -21.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lower Lune Valley and Whitworth?

      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 Whitworth has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lower Lune Valley and Whitworth?

      Lower Lune Valley falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitworth 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 Whitworth?

      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 Whitworth on a crime map?

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

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