Preston Rural East vs Tithebarn

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    13/100
    Preston Rural East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Tithebarn Lancashire Constabulary

      Preston Rural East vs Tithebarn Results

      A
      13/100
      High Crime
      Preston Rural East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      728 crimes / 12m
      ↑15.6% trend
      4.3% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Tithebarn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      689 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      30.1% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preston Rural East
      B Tithebarn
      Safety Score
      13/100 High Crime
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      728
      689
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      630
      419
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑15.6%
      ↑64.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      4.3%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preston Rural East
      B Tithebarn
      Violent Crime
      305 ↑30%
      277 ↑141%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      192 ↑8%
      116 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑14%
      23 ↑64%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↓39%
      29 ↑93%
      Burglary
      19 ↓34%
      17 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      52 ↑63%
      37 ↑32%
      Drugs
      10 ↑67%
      15 ↑67%
      Public Order
      47 ↑57%
      30 ↑30%
      Robbery
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      10 ↑0%
      115 ↑49%
      Theft from Person
      4
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      4 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Crime
      22 ↓19%
      22 ↑214%
      Overall Verdict
      B Tithebarn is the safer choice — scoring 18/100 vs 13/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preston Rural East safer than Tithebarn?

      Preston Rural East has a safety score of 13/100 (High Crime) and recorded 728 crimes in the last 12 months. Tithebarn has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 689 crimes. Tithebarn scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Preston Rural East vs Tithebarn?

      Preston Rural East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +15.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Tithebarn shows +64.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Preston Rural East and Tithebarn?

      In Preston Rural East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (305 incidents). In Tithebarn, it is Violent Crime (277 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Preston Rural East and Tithebarn?

      Preston Rural East recorded 192 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Tithebarn recorded 116. 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 Preston Rural East vs Tithebarn?

      Violent crime in Preston Rural East totalled 305 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 277 in Tithebarn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Preston Rural East and Tithebarn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preston Rural East recorded 630 crimes (now 728, a change of +15.6%). Tithebarn recorded 419 crimes previously (now 689, +64.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preston Rural East and Tithebarn?

      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. Preston Rural East has a resolution rate of 4.3% and Tithebarn has 30.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Preston Rural East and Tithebarn?

      Preston Rural East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Tithebarn 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 Preston Rural East and Tithebarn?

      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 Preston Rural East or Tithebarn on a crime map?

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

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