Preston Rural North vs Tithebarn

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    51/100
    Preston Rural North Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      18/100
      Tithebarn Lancashire Constabulary

      Preston Rural North vs Tithebarn Results

      A
      51/100
      Average
      Preston Rural North
      Lancashire Constabulary
      389 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.8% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      18/100
      High Crime
      Tithebarn
      Lancashire Constabulary
      689 crimes / 12m
      ↑64.4% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Preston Rural North
      B Tithebarn
      Safety Score
      51/100 Average
      18/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      389
      689
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      392
      419
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.8%
      ↑64.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      30.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Preston Rural North
      B Tithebarn
      Violent Crime
      134 ↓11%
      277 ↑141%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      132 ↑9%
      116 ↑16%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑5%
      23 ↑64%
      Vehicle Crime
      22 ↑0%
      29 ↑93%
      Burglary
      10 ↓58%
      17 ↓23%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      32 ↑7%
      37 ↑32%
      Drugs
      2 ↓33%
      15 ↑67%
      Public Order
      25 ↑178%
      30 ↑30%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      4 ↑100%
      Shoplifting
      3
      115 ↑49%
      Theft from Person
      1
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      4 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      6 ↓40%
      22 ↑214%
      Overall Verdict
      A Preston Rural North is the safer choice — scoring 51/100 vs 18/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Preston Rural North safer than Tithebarn?

      Preston Rural North has a safety score of 51/100 (Average) and recorded 389 crimes in the last 12 months. Tithebarn has a safety score of 18/100 (High Crime) with 689 crimes. Preston Rural North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Preston Rural North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.8% — meaning total crimes fell 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 North and Tithebarn?

      In Preston Rural North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (134 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 North and Tithebarn?

      Preston Rural North recorded 132 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 North vs Tithebarn?

      Violent crime in Preston Rural North totalled 134 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 North and Tithebarn in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Preston Rural North recorded 392 crimes (now 389, a change of -0.8%). Tithebarn recorded 419 crimes previously (now 689, +64.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Preston Rural North 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 North has a resolution rate of 0% 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 North and Tithebarn?

      Preston Rural North 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 North 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 North or Tithebarn on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Preston Rural North 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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