Lytham East vs Wigan West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    56/100
    Lytham East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Wigan West Greater Manchester Police

      Lytham East vs Wigan West Results

      A
      56/100
      Average
      Lytham East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      320 crimes / 12m
      ↑5.6% trend
      18.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Wigan West
      Greater Manchester Police
      3 crimes / 12m
      ↓57.1% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lytham East
      B Wigan West
      Safety Score
      56/100 Average
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      320
      3
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      303
      7
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑5.6%
      ↓57.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.6%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lytham East
      B Wigan West
      Violent Crime
      129 ↑8%
      3 ↓40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓19%
      0
      Other Theft
      13 ↓28%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓15%
      0
      Burglary
      10 ↑11%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      26 ↑37%
      0
      Drugs
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Public Order
      14 ↓13%
      0
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      11
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      2
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      13 ↑225%
      0 ↓100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wigan West is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 56/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lytham East safer than Wigan West?

      Lytham East has a safety score of 56/100 (Average) and recorded 320 crimes in the last 12 months. Wigan West has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 3 crimes. Wigan West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lytham East vs Wigan West?

      Lytham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +5.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wigan West shows -57.1% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Lytham East and Wigan West?

      In Lytham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (129 incidents). In Wigan West, it is Violent Crime (3 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Lytham East and Wigan West?

      Lytham East recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wigan West recorded 0. 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 Lytham East vs Wigan West?

      Violent crime in Lytham East totalled 129 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 3 in Wigan West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lytham East and Wigan West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lytham East recorded 303 crimes (now 320, a change of +5.6%). Wigan West recorded 7 crimes previously (now 3, -57.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lytham East and Wigan West?

      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. Lytham East has a resolution rate of 18.6% and Wigan West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lytham East and Wigan West?

      Lytham East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wigan West is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Lytham East and Wigan West?

      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 Lytham East or Wigan West on a crime map?

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

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