Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Rossall

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    95/100
    Hurst Green & Whitewell Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      3/100
      Rossall Lancashire Constabulary

      Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Rossall Results

      A
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Hurst Green & Whitewell
      Lancashire Constabulary
      44 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.2% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      3/100
      High Crime
      Rossall
      Lancashire Constabulary
      827 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.6% trend
      25.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Hurst Green & Whitewell
      B Rossall
      Safety Score
      95/100 Very Safe
      3/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      44
      827
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      49
      619
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.2%
      ↑33.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      25.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Hurst Green & Whitewell
      B Rossall
      Violent Crime
      13 ↑0%
      375 ↑63%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      14 ↓7%
      162 ↓12%
      Other Theft
      0 ↓100%
      38 ↑65%
      Vehicle Crime
      2 ↑100%
      13 ↓19%
      Burglary
      9 ↑800%
      27 ↑108%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      2 ↓71%
      65 ↑27%
      Drugs
      1 ↑0%
      35 ↑52%
      Public Order
      1 ↓67%
      34 ↑48%
      Robbery
      0
      4
      Shoplifting
      0
      33 ↑50%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      8 ↑167%
      Other Crime
      1 ↑0%
      30 ↑7%
      Overall Verdict
      A Hurst Green & Whitewell is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 3/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Hurst Green & Whitewell safer than Rossall?

      Hurst Green & Whitewell has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 44 crimes in the last 12 months. Rossall has a safety score of 3/100 (High Crime) with 827 crimes. Hurst Green & Whitewell scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Hurst Green & Whitewell vs Rossall?

      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. Rossall shows +33.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Hurst Green & Whitewell and Rossall?

      In Hurst Green & Whitewell, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (14 incidents). In Rossall, it is Violent Crime (375 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Hurst Green & Whitewell and Rossall?

      Hurst Green & Whitewell recorded 14 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Rossall recorded 162. 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 Rossall?

      Violent crime in Hurst Green & Whitewell totalled 13 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 375 in Rossall. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Hurst Green & Whitewell and Rossall 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%). Rossall recorded 619 crimes previously (now 827, +33.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Hurst Green & Whitewell and Rossall?

      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 Rossall has 25.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Hurst Green & Whitewell and Rossall?

      Hurst Green & Whitewell falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Rossall 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 Rossall?

      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 Rossall on a crime map?

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

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