Poulton - Lancaster vs Scotforth East

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    Poulton - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      57/100
      Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary

      Poulton - Lancaster vs Scotforth East Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      Poulton - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      2,009 crimes / 12m
      ↑30.1% trend
      24.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      57/100
      Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Poulton - Lancaster
      B Scotforth East
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      57/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      2,009
      357
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,544
      349
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑30.1%
      ↑2.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.4%
      25.5%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Poulton - Lancaster
      B Scotforth East
      Violent Crime
      635 ↑34%
      105 ↑28%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      554 ↑21%
      97 ↓27%
      Other Theft
      107 ↑27%
      16 ↑78%
      Vehicle Crime
      44 ↓2%
      8 ↓33%
      Burglary
      67 ↑20%
      15 ↓32%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      195 ↑34%
      41 ↑86%
      Drugs
      80 ↑38%
      4 ↑300%
      Public Order
      97 ↑18%
      17 ↓11%
      Robbery
      16 ↑23%
      1 ↓67%
      Shoplifting
      124 ↑107%
      42 ↑14%
      Theft from Person
      10 ↑0%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      22 ↑38%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      17 ↑42%
      2 ↓33%
      Other Crime
      41 ↑28%
      7 ↑17%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scotforth East is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Poulton - Lancaster safer than Scotforth East?

      Poulton - Lancaster has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 2,009 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth East has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) with 357 crimes. Scotforth East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Poulton - Lancaster vs Scotforth East?

      Poulton - Lancaster shows a year-on-year crime trend of +30.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth East shows +2.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Poulton - Lancaster and Scotforth East?

      In Poulton - Lancaster, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (635 incidents). In Scotforth East, it is Violent Crime (105 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Poulton - Lancaster and Scotforth East?

      Poulton - Lancaster recorded 554 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth East recorded 97. 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 Poulton - Lancaster vs Scotforth East?

      Violent crime in Poulton - Lancaster totalled 635 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 105 in Scotforth East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Poulton - Lancaster and Scotforth East in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Poulton - Lancaster recorded 1,544 crimes (now 2,009, a change of +30.1%). Scotforth East recorded 349 crimes previously (now 357, +2.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Poulton - Lancaster and Scotforth East?

      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. Poulton - Lancaster has a resolution rate of 24.4% and Scotforth East has 25.5%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Poulton - Lancaster and Scotforth East?

      Poulton - Lancaster falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth East 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 Poulton - Lancaster and Scotforth East?

      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 Poulton - Lancaster or Scotforth East on a crime map?

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

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