Preesall vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    64/100
    Preesall Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Preesall vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      64/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      298 crimes / 12m
      ↓29.2% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.8% trend
      66.7% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preesall
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      64/100 Average
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      298
      24
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      421
      38
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓29.2%
      ↓36.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preesall
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      132 ↓31%
      6 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      89 ↓25%
      4 ↓76%
      Other Theft
      5 ↓72%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      6 ↓33%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      7 ↑40%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      21 ↓16%
      3 ↑200%
      Public Order
      25 ↓4%
      6 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      5 ↑400%
      0
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      1
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Other Crime
      4 ↓79%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 64/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preesall safer than Samlesbury & Walton?

      Preesall has a safety score of 64/100 (Average) and recorded 298 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Preesall vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Preesall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -29.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -36.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Preesall and Samlesbury & Walton?

      In Preesall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (132 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preesall and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Preesall recorded 89 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 4. 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 Preesall vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Preesall totalled 132 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Preesall and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preesall recorded 421 crimes (now 298, a change of -29.2%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 38 crimes previously (now 24, -36.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preesall and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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. Preesall has a resolution rate of 25% and Samlesbury & Walton has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Preesall and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Preesall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Samlesbury & Walton 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 Preesall and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 Preesall or Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Preesall and Samlesbury & Walton. 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.