Lytham West vs Pharos

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Lytham West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      6/100
      Pharos Lancashire Constabulary

      Lytham West vs Pharos Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Lytham West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      323 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      17.8% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      6/100
      High Crime
      Pharos
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,435 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.3% trend
      16.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lytham West
      B Pharos
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      6/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      323
      1,435
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      382
      1,417
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↑1.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.8%
      16.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lytham West
      B Pharos
      Violent Crime
      116 ↑15%
      501 ↑14%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↑8%
      438 ↓3%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓59%
      68 ↓13%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓63%
      13 ↓41%
      Burglary
      18 ↓18%
      22 ↓48%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑21%
      90 ↑5%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      79 ↓12%
      Public Order
      16 ↑60%
      69 ↑25%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      11 ↓21%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓63%
      76 ↓11%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      7 ↓22%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      25 ↑150%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      34 ↑31%
      Overall Verdict
      A Lytham West is the safer choice — scoring 61/100 vs 6/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Lytham West safer than Pharos?

      Lytham West has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 323 crimes in the last 12 months. Pharos has a safety score of 6/100 (High Crime) with 1,435 crimes. Lytham West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lytham West vs Pharos?

      Lytham West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Pharos shows +1.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Lytham West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In Pharos, it is Violent Crime (501 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Lytham West recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Pharos recorded 438. 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 West vs Pharos?

      Violent crime in Lytham West totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 501 in Pharos. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Lytham West recorded 382 crimes (now 323, a change of -15.5%). Pharos recorded 1,417 crimes previously (now 1,435, +1.3%).

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

      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 West has a resolution rate of 17.8% and Pharos has 16.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lytham West and Pharos?

      Lytham West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Pharos 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 West and Pharos?

      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 West or Pharos on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Lytham West and Pharos. 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.