Rural South vs Winstanley

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    84/100
    Rural South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      90/100
      Winstanley Greater Manchester Police

      Rural South vs Winstanley Results

      A
      84/100
      Safe
      Rural South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      185 crimes / 12m
      ↓45.1% trend
      100% resolved
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      VS
      B
      90/100
      Very Safe
      Winstanley
      Greater Manchester Police
      1 crimes / 12m
      ↓66.7% trend
      0% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural South
      B Winstanley
      Safety Score
      84/100 Safe
      90/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      185
      1
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      337
      3
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓45.1%
      ↓66.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      100%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural South
      B Winstanley
      Violent Crime
      56 ↓41%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      62 ↓49%
      0 ↓100%
      Other Theft
      9 ↓64%
      0
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓55%
      0
      Burglary
      15 ↓35%
      0
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      11 ↓54%
      0
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      0
      Public Order
      7 ↓22%
      0
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      1 ↓75%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      6 ↑50%
      1
      Overall Verdict
      B Winstanley is the safer choice — scoring 90/100 vs 84/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural South safer than Winstanley?

      Rural South has a safety score of 84/100 (Safe) and recorded 185 crimes in the last 12 months. Winstanley has a safety score of 90/100 (Very Safe) with 1 crimes. Winstanley scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural South vs Winstanley?

      Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -45.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Winstanley shows -66.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rural South and Winstanley?

      In Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (62 incidents). In Winstanley, it is Other Crime (1 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural South and Winstanley?

      Rural South recorded 62 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Winstanley 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 Winstanley?

      Violent crime in Rural South totalled 56 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Winstanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural South and Winstanley in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural South recorded 337 crimes (now 185, a change of -45.1%). Winstanley recorded 3 crimes previously (now 1, -66.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural South and Winstanley?

      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 100% and Winstanley has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural South and Winstanley?

      Rural South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Winstanley 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 Winstanley?

      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 Winstanley on a crime map?

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

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