Peel vs Whitworth

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Peel Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      34/100
      Whitworth Lancashire Constabulary

      Peel vs Whitworth Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Peel
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,511 crimes / 12m
      ↑73.7% trend
      28.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      34/100
      Below Average
      Whitworth
      Lancashire Constabulary
      652 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.9% trend
      22.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Peel
      B Whitworth
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      34/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      1,511
      652
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      870
      835
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑73.7%
      ↓21.9%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.1%
      22.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Peel
      B Whitworth
      Violent Crime
      584 ↑125%
      227 ↓21%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      306 ↑35%
      231 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      68 ↑42%
      28 ↓20%
      Vehicle Crime
      119 ↑297%
      23 ↓30%
      Burglary
      57 ↑27%
      18 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      105 ↑42%
      49 ↓29%
      Drugs
      34 ↑62%
      9 ↓44%
      Public Order
      71 ↑54%
      25 ↓22%
      Robbery
      11 ↓8%
      3 ↓57%
      Shoplifting
      102 ↑42%
      18 ↓31%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↑200%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↑300%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      16 ↑60%
      8 ↑300%
      Other Crime
      24 ↑14%
      12 ↓37%
      Overall Verdict
      B Whitworth is the safer choice — scoring 34/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Peel safer than Whitworth?

      Peel has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,511 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitworth has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 652 crimes. Whitworth scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Peel vs Whitworth?

      Peel shows a year-on-year crime trend of +73.7% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitworth shows -21.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Peel and Whitworth?

      In Peel, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (584 incidents). In Whitworth, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Peel and Whitworth?

      Peel recorded 306 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitworth recorded 231. 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 Peel vs Whitworth?

      Violent crime in Peel totalled 584 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Whitworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Peel and Whitworth in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Peel recorded 870 crimes (now 1,511, a change of +73.7%). Whitworth recorded 835 crimes previously (now 652, -21.9%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Peel and Whitworth?

      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. Peel has a resolution rate of 28.1% and Whitworth has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Peel and Whitworth?

      Peel falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitworth 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 Peel and Whitworth?

      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 Peel or Whitworth on a crime map?

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

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