Lytham West vs Scotforth West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    61/100
    Lytham West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Scotforth West Lancashire Constabulary

      Lytham West vs Scotforth West Results

      A
      61/100
      Average
      Lytham West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      323 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.5% trend
      17.8% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Scotforth West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Lytham West
      B Scotforth West
      Safety Score
      61/100 Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      323
      425
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      382
      526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.5%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      17.8%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Lytham West
      B Scotforth West
      Violent Crime
      116 ↑15%
      147 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      91 ↑8%
      105 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓59%
      32 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓63%
      10 ↓57%
      Burglary
      18 ↓18%
      26 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      17 ↑21%
      42 ↑20%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      9 ↑29%
      Public Order
      16 ↑60%
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      34 ↓63%
      7 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓33%
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓50%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓33%
      4 ↓64%
      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 West safer than Scotforth West?

      Lytham West has a safety score of 61/100 (Average) and recorded 323 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Lytham West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Lytham West vs Scotforth West?

      Lytham West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth West shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Lytham West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (116 incidents). In Scotforth West, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Lytham West recorded 91 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth West recorded 105. 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 Scotforth West?

      Violent crime in Lytham West totalled 116 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Scotforth West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Lytham West and Scotforth West 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%). Scotforth West recorded 526 crimes previously (now 425, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Lytham West and Scotforth 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 West has a resolution rate of 17.8% and Scotforth West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Lytham West and Scotforth West?

      Lytham West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth 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 West and Scotforth 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 West or Scotforth West on a crime map?

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