Rural North Fylde vs Samlesbury & Walton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    77/100
    Rural North Fylde Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      95/100
      Samlesbury & Walton Lancashire Constabulary

      Rural North Fylde vs Samlesbury & Walton Results

      A
      77/100
      Safe
      Rural North Fylde
      Lancashire Constabulary
      127 crimes / 12m
      ↓48.2% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      95/100
      Very Safe
      Samlesbury & Walton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↓36.8% trend
      66.7% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural North Fylde
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Safety Score
      77/100 Safe
      95/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      127
      24
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      245
      38
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓48.2%
      ↓36.8%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      66.7%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural North Fylde
      B Samlesbury & Walton
      Violent Crime
      56 ↓34%
      6 ↓57%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      19 ↓69%
      4 ↓76%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓56%
      0 ↓100%
      Vehicle Crime
      11 ↓21%
      2 ↑100%
      Burglary
      3 ↓50%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓27%
      3 ↑200%
      Drugs
      4 ↓64%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      4 ↓60%
      6 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      1
      Other Crime
      8 ↓33%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B Samlesbury & Walton is the safer choice — scoring 95/100 vs 77/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural North Fylde safer than Samlesbury & Walton?

      Rural North Fylde has a safety score of 77/100 (Safe) and recorded 127 crimes in the last 12 months. Samlesbury & Walton has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Samlesbury & Walton scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Rural North Fylde shows a year-on-year crime trend of -48.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Samlesbury & Walton shows -36.8% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rural North Fylde, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (56 incidents). In Samlesbury & Walton, it is Violent Crime (6 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rural North Fylde recorded 19 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Samlesbury & Walton recorded 4. 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 North Fylde vs Samlesbury & Walton?

      Violent crime in Rural North Fylde totalled 56 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 North Fylde and Samlesbury & Walton in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural North Fylde recorded 245 crimes (now 127, a change of -48.2%). Samlesbury & Walton recorded 38 crimes previously (now 24, -36.8%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural North 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 North Fylde has a resolution rate of 0% and Samlesbury & Walton has 66.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

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

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

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