Preesall vs Wensley Fold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    54/100
    Preesall Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Wensley Fold Lancashire Constabulary

      Preesall vs Wensley Fold Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Wensley Fold
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,932 crimes / 12m
      ↑78.4% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preesall
      B Wensley Fold
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      362
      1,932
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      396
      1,083
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↑78.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preesall
      B Wensley Fold
      Violent Crime
      157 ↓8%
      700 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↓14%
      505 ↑77%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓47%
      98 ↑61%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑13%
      84 ↑68%
      Burglary
      5 ↑67%
      41 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑25%
      116 ↑100%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      60 ↑300%
      Public Order
      31 ↑29%
      108 ↑108%
      Robbery
      1
      22 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑300%
      111 ↑82%
      Theft from Person
      1
      8 ↑700%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      9 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      17 ↑467%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓82%
      53 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Preesall is the safer choice — scoring 54/100 vs 2/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preesall safer than Wensley Fold?

      Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 362 crimes in the last 12 months. Wensley Fold has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,932 crimes. Preesall scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Preesall vs Wensley Fold?

      Preesall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wensley Fold shows +78.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Preesall and Wensley Fold?

      In Preesall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 incidents). In Wensley Fold, it is Violent Crime (700 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preesall and Wensley Fold?

      Preesall recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wensley Fold recorded 505. 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 Wensley Fold?

      Violent crime in Preesall totalled 157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 700 in Wensley Fold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Preesall and Wensley Fold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preesall recorded 396 crimes (now 362, a change of -8.6%). Wensley Fold recorded 1,083 crimes previously (now 1,932, +78.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preesall and Wensley Fold?

      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 19.4% and Wensley Fold has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Preesall and Wensley Fold?

      Preesall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wensley Fold 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 Wensley Fold?

      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 Wensley Fold on a crime map?

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

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