Rural East Fylde vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    59/100
    Rural East Fylde Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      92/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Rural East Fylde vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      59/100
      Average
      Rural East Fylde
      Lancashire Constabulary
      291 crimes / 12m
      ↑9% trend
      25% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      92/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      25 crimes / 12m
      ↓30.6% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural East Fylde
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      59/100 Average
      92/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      291
      25
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      267
      36
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑9%
      ↓30.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural East Fylde
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑17%
      6 ↓50%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      92 ↑16%
      10 ↓33%
      Other Theft
      15 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓38%
      2
      Burglary
      6 ↓45%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      31 ↑7%
      1 ↓80%
      Drugs
      6 ↑100%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      10 ↓9%
      5 ↑150%
      Shoplifting
      3 ↑200%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↓25%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 92/100 vs 59/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural East Fylde safer than Samlesbury & Walton?

      Rural East Fylde has a safety score of 59/100 (Average) and recorded 291 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 92/100 (Very Safe) with 25 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural East Fylde vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Rural East Fylde shows a year-on-year crime trend of +9% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -30.6% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rural East Fylde and Samlesbury & Walton?

      In Rural East Fylde, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (10 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural East Fylde and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Rural East Fylde recorded 92 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 10. 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 Rural East Fylde vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Rural East Fylde totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 6 in Samlesbury & Walton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural East Fylde and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural East Fylde recorded 267 crimes (now 291, a change of +9%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 36 crimes previously (now 25, -30.6%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural East Fylde and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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. Rural East Fylde has a resolution rate of 25% and Samlesbury & Walton has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural East Fylde and Samlesbury & Walton?

      Rural East Fylde falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Samlesbury & Walton 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 Rural East Fylde and Samlesbury & Walton?

      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 Rural East Fylde or Samlesbury & Walton on a crime map?

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

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