Medlar-with-Wesham vs Whitewell & Stacksteads

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Medlar-with-Wesham Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Whitewell & Stacksteads Lancashire Constabulary

      Medlar-with-Wesham vs Whitewell & Stacksteads Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Medlar-with-Wesham
      Lancashire Constabulary
      264 crimes / 12m
      ↓3.7% trend
      22.2% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Lancashire Constabulary
      243 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.4% trend
      29.4% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Medlar-with-Wesham
      B Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      264
      243
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      274
      244
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓3.7%
      ↓0.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.2%
      29.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Medlar-with-Wesham
      B Whitewell & Stacksteads
      Violent Crime
      101 ↓7%
      89 ↑19%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      69 ↑1%
      80 ↑3%
      Other Theft
      10 ↑0%
      10 ↓47%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓7%
      6 ↓45%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      11 ↑38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      19 ↓17%
      25 ↓7%
      Drugs
      4 ↓20%
      2 ↓60%
      Public Order
      18 ↓14%
      10 ↑11%
      Shoplifting
      6 ↑200%
      0
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑300%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↓14%
      10 ↑43%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitewell & Stacksteads is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 64/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Medlar-with-Wesham safer than Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Medlar-with-Wesham has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 264 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitewell & Stacksteads has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 243 crimes. Whitewell & Stacksteads scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Medlar-with-Wesham vs Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Medlar-with-Wesham shows a year-on-year crime trend of -3.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitewell & Stacksteads shows -0.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Medlar-with-Wesham and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      In Medlar-with-Wesham, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (101 incidents). In Whitewell & Stacksteads, it is Violent Crime (89 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Medlar-with-Wesham and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Medlar-with-Wesham recorded 69 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitewell & Stacksteads recorded 80. 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 Medlar-with-Wesham vs Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Violent crime in Medlar-with-Wesham totalled 101 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 89 in Whitewell & Stacksteads. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Medlar-with-Wesham and Whitewell & Stacksteads in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Medlar-with-Wesham recorded 274 crimes (now 264, a change of -3.7%). Whitewell & Stacksteads recorded 244 crimes previously (now 243, -0.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Medlar-with-Wesham and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      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. Medlar-with-Wesham has a resolution rate of 22.2% and Whitewell & Stacksteads has 29.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Medlar-with-Wesham and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      Medlar-with-Wesham falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitewell & Stacksteads 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 Medlar-with-Wesham and Whitewell & Stacksteads?

      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 Medlar-with-Wesham or Whitewell & Stacksteads on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Medlar-with-Wesham and Whitewell & Stacksteads. 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.