Primrose vs Rural West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    49/100
    Primrose Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      65/100
      Rural West Lancashire Constabulary

      Primrose vs Rural West Results

      A
      49/100
      Average
      Primrose
      Lancashire Constabulary
      376 crimes / 12m
      ↑19% trend
      31.5% resolved
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      VS
      B
      65/100
      Safe
      Rural West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      268 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Primrose
      B Rural West
      Safety Score
      49/100 Average
      65/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      376
      268
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      316
      338
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑19%
      ↓20.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      31.5%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Primrose
      B Rural West
      Violent Crime
      147 ↑101%
      97 ↓26%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      84 ↓26%
      85 ↓17%
      Other Theft
      22 ↑5%
      14 ↓30%
      Vehicle Crime
      17 ↑6%
      5 ↓64%
      Burglary
      14 ↑180%
      13 ↓24%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      28 ↑40%
      26 ↑24%
      Drugs
      3 ↓50%
      6 ↓14%
      Public Order
      19 ↑27%
      13 ↓13%
      Robbery
      2 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      22 ↓33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      3
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      12 ↑71%
      7 ↓13%
      Overall Verdict
      B Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 65/100 vs 49/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Primrose safer than Rural West?

      Primrose has a safety score of 49/100 (Average) and recorded 376 crimes in the last 12 months. Rural West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) with 268 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Primrose vs Rural West?

      Primrose shows a year-on-year crime trend of +19% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Rural West shows -20.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Primrose and Rural West?

      In Primrose, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Rural West, it is Violent Crime (97 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Primrose and Rural West?

      Primrose recorded 84 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rural West recorded 85. 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 Primrose vs Rural West?

      Violent crime in Primrose totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 97 in Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Primrose and Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Primrose recorded 316 crimes (now 376, a change of +19%). Rural West recorded 338 crimes previously (now 268, -20.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Primrose and Rural West?

      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. Primrose has a resolution rate of 31.5% and Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Primrose and Rural West?

      Primrose falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rural West 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 Primrose and Rural West?

      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 Primrose or Rural West on a crime map?

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

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