Queensgate vs Walton-le-dale West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    3/100
    Queensgate Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Walton-le-dale West Lancashire Constabulary

      Queensgate vs Walton-le-dale West Results

      A
      3/100
      High Crime
      Queensgate
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,076 crimes / 12m
      ↑25.6% trend
      29.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Walton-le-dale West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↑102.3% trend
      37.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Queensgate
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Safety Score
      3/100 High Crime
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      1,076
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      857
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑25.6%
      ↑102.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.4%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Queensgate
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Violent Crime
      378 ↑40%
      114 ↑84%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      244 ↓1%
      95 ↑102%
      Other Theft
      69 ↑92%
      30 ↑131%
      Vehicle Crime
      38 ↑9%
      27 ↑200%
      Burglary
      37 ↑48%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      64 ↑14%
      31 ↑158%
      Drugs
      33 ↑120%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      60 ↑58%
      9 ↑50%
      Robbery
      12 ↑9%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      91 ↑2%
      25 ↑733%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓67%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      14 ↑133%
      3
      Other Crime
      33 ↑50%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walton-le-dale West is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Queensgate safer than Walton-le-dale West?

      Queensgate has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,076 crimes in the last 12 months. Walton-le-dale West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Walton-le-dale West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Queensgate vs Walton-le-dale West?

      Queensgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of +25.6% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Walton-le-dale West shows +102.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Queensgate and Walton-le-dale West?

      In Queensgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (378 incidents). In Walton-le-dale West, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Queensgate and Walton-le-dale West?

      Queensgate recorded 244 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walton-le-dale West recorded 95. 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 Queensgate vs Walton-le-dale West?

      Violent crime in Queensgate totalled 378 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Walton-le-dale West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Queensgate and Walton-le-dale West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Queensgate recorded 857 crimes (now 1,076, a change of +25.6%). Walton-le-dale West recorded 173 crimes previously (now 350, +102.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Queensgate and Walton-le-dale 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. Queensgate has a resolution rate of 29.4% and Walton-le-dale West has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Queensgate and Walton-le-dale West?

      Queensgate falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Walton-le-dale 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 Queensgate and Walton-le-dale 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 Queensgate or Walton-le-dale West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Queensgate and Walton-le-dale 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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