Rural South vs Horwich and Blackrod
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rural South vs Horwich and Blackrod Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rural South safer than Horwich and Blackrod?
Rural South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Horwich and Blackrod has a safety score of 95/100 (Very Safe) with 2 crimes. Horwich and Blackrod scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rural South vs Horwich and Blackrod?
Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Horwich and Blackrod shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rural South and Horwich and Blackrod?
In Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Horwich and Blackrod, it is Burglary (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural South and Horwich and Blackrod?
Rural South recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horwich and Blackrod recorded 0. 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 South vs Horwich and Blackrod?
Violent crime in Rural South totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Horwich and Blackrod. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rural South and Horwich and Blackrod in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural South recorded 313 crimes (now 247, a change of -21.1%). Horwich and Blackrod recorded 0 crimes previously (now 2, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural South and Horwich and Blackrod?
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 South has a resolution rate of 50% and Horwich and Blackrod has 100%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rural South and Horwich and Blackrod?
Rural South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Horwich and Blackrod is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Rural South and Horwich and Blackrod?
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 South or Horwich and Blackrod on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural South and Horwich and Blackrod. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.