Preesall vs Wyresdale

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
      66/100
      Wyresdale Lancashire Constabulary

      Preesall vs Wyresdale Results

      A
      54/100
      Average
      Preesall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      362 crimes / 12m
      ↓8.6% trend
      19.4% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Wyresdale
      Lancashire Constabulary
      158 crimes / 12m
      ↑21.5% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preesall
      B Wyresdale
      Safety Score
      54/100 Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      362
      158
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      396
      130
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓8.6%
      ↑21.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preesall
      B Wyresdale
      Violent Crime
      157 ↓8%
      61 ↑61%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      113 ↓14%
      47 ↑38%
      Other Theft
      8 ↓47%
      12 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↑13%
      14 ↑27%
      Burglary
      5 ↑67%
      5 ↑25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      25 ↑25%
      4 ↓33%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      4 ↓56%
      Public Order
      31 ↑29%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      1
      0
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑300%
      1 ↑0%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      3 ↑50%
      Other Crime
      3 ↓82%
      4 ↓20%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preesall safer than Wyresdale?

      Preesall has a safety score of 54/100 (Average) and recorded 362 crimes in the last 12 months. Wyresdale has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 158 crimes. Wyresdale scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Preesall vs Wyresdale?

      Preesall shows a year-on-year crime trend of -8.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wyresdale shows +21.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Preesall and Wyresdale?

      In Preesall, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (157 incidents). In Wyresdale, it is Violent Crime (61 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preesall and Wyresdale?

      Preesall recorded 113 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wyresdale recorded 47. 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 Wyresdale?

      Violent crime in Preesall totalled 157 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 61 in Wyresdale. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Preesall and Wyresdale 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%). Wyresdale recorded 130 crimes previously (now 158, +21.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preesall and Wyresdale?

      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 Wyresdale has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Preesall and Wyresdale?

      Preesall falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wyresdale 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 Wyresdale?

      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 Wyresdale on a crime map?

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

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