Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Preston Rural East
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Preston Rural East Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hurst Green & Whitewell safer than Preston Rural East?
Hurst Green & Whitewell has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 44 crimes in the last 12 months. Preston Rural East has a safety score of 27/100 (Below Average) with 632 crimes. Hurst Green & Whitewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Preston Rural East?
Hurst Green & Whitewell shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Preston Rural East shows -8.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Hurst Green & Whitewell and Preston Rural East?
In Hurst Green & Whitewell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (14 incidents). In Preston Rural East, it is Violent Crime (285 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hurst Green & Whitewell and Preston Rural East?
Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Preston Rural East recorded 156. 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 Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Preston Rural East?
Violent crime in Hurst Green & Whitewell totalled 13 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 285 in Preston Rural East. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Hurst Green & Whitewell and Preston Rural East in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 49 crimes (now 44, a change of -10.2%). Preston Rural East recorded 694 crimes previously (now 632, -8.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hurst Green & Whitewell and Preston Rural 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. Hurst Green & Whitewell has a resolution rate of 25% and Preston Rural East has 17.9%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Hurst Green & Whitewell and Preston Rural East?
Hurst Green & Whitewell falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Preston Rural 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 Hurst Green & Whitewell and Preston Rural 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 Hurst Green & Whitewell or Preston Rural East on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Hurst Green & Whitewell and Preston Rural East. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.