Lytham East vs Ormskirk West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    60/100
    Lytham East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      17/100
      Ormskirk West Lancashire Constabulary

      Lytham East vs Ormskirk West Results

      A
      60/100
      Average
      Lytham East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      299 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      18.9% resolved
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      VS
      B
      17/100
      High Crime
      Ormskirk West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      843 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.5% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lytham East
      B Ormskirk West
      Safety Score
      60/100 Average
      17/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      299
      843
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      305
      942
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓10.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      18.9%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lytham East
      B Ormskirk West
      Violent Crime
      115 ↓1%
      274 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↓5%
      259 ↓22%
      Other Theft
      12 ↓50%
      44 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓21%
      15 ↑7%
      Burglary
      8 ↑0%
      21 ↑40%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      24 ↓17%
      48 ↑4%
      Drugs
      7 ↑250%
      16 ↓47%
      Public Order
      14 ↑0%
      36 ↑33%
      Robbery
      2
      8 ↑33%
      Shoplifting
      3
      98 ↓34%
      Theft from Person
      1
      4 ↓33%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      3 ↓25%
      Possession of Weapons
      2
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑175%
      9 ↓31%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lytham East safer than Ormskirk West?

      Lytham East has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) and recorded 299 crimes in the last 12 months. Ormskirk West has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) with 843 crimes. Lytham East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Lytham East shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Ormskirk West shows -10.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Lytham East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (115 incidents). In Ormskirk West, it is Violent Crime (274 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Lytham East recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Ormskirk West recorded 259. 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 Ormskirk West?

      Violent crime in Lytham East totalled 115 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 274 in Ormskirk West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lytham East recorded 305 crimes (now 299, a change of -2%). Ormskirk West recorded 942 crimes previously (now 843, -10.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lytham East and Ormskirk 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 18.9% and Ormskirk West has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lytham East and Ormskirk West?

      Lytham East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Ormskirk West 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 Lytham East and Ormskirk 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 Ormskirk West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lytham East and Ormskirk 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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