Rural North Fylde vs Scotforth West

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    69/100
    Rural North Fylde Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Scotforth West Lancashire Constabulary

      Rural North Fylde vs Scotforth West Results

      A
      69/100
      Safe
      Rural North Fylde
      Lancashire Constabulary
      203 crimes / 12m
      ↓13.6% trend
      0% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Scotforth West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural North Fylde
      B Scotforth West
      Safety Score
      69/100 Safe
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      203
      425
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      235
      526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓13.6%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      0%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural North Fylde
      B Scotforth West
      Violent Crime
      78 ↑7%
      147 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      41 ↓45%
      105 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      21 ↑0%
      32 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      13 ↓7%
      10 ↓57%
      Burglary
      5 ↓44%
      26 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      18 ↑64%
      42 ↑20%
      Drugs
      10 ↑43%
      9 ↑29%
      Public Order
      6 ↓45%
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      0
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      0 ↓100%
      7 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      1 ↓67%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      10 ↓9%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural North Fylde safer than Scotforth West?

      Rural North Fylde has a safety score of 69/100 (Safe) and recorded 203 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Rural North Fylde scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural North Fylde vs Scotforth West?

      Rural North Fylde shows a year-on-year crime trend of -13.6% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth West shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rural North Fylde and Scotforth West?

      In Rural North Fylde, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (78 incidents). In Scotforth West, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural North Fylde and Scotforth West?

      Rural North Fylde recorded 41 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth West recorded 105. 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 Scotforth West?

      Violent crime in Rural North Fylde totalled 78 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Scotforth West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural North Fylde and Scotforth West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural North Fylde recorded 235 crimes (now 203, a change of -13.6%). Scotforth West recorded 526 crimes previously (now 425, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural North Fylde and Scotforth 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. Rural North Fylde has a resolution rate of 0% and Scotforth West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural North Fylde and Scotforth West?

      Rural North Fylde falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth 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 Rural North Fylde and Scotforth 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 Rural North Fylde or Scotforth West on a crime map?

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