Rural South vs Sabden

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Rural South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Sabden Lancashire Constabulary

      Rural South vs Sabden Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Rural South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Sabden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural South
      B Sabden
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      247
      66
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      313
      91
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↓27.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      60%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural South
      B Sabden
      Violent Crime
      82 ↑4%
      32 ↑7%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓32%
      13 ↓28%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓56%
      3 ↓25%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓25%
      3 ↓67%
      Burglary
      18 ↓25%
      5 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓35%
      4 ↓67%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      3 ↑50%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑300%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      1
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      2 ↓67%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sabden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 72/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural South safer than Sabden?

      Rural South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Sabden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 66 crimes. Sabden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural South vs Sabden?

      Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Sabden shows -27.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Sabden, it is Violent Crime (32 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rural South recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sabden recorded 13. 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 Sabden?

      Violent crime in Rural South totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 32 in Sabden. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural South and Sabden 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%). Sabden recorded 91 crimes previously (now 66, -27.5%).

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

      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 Sabden has 60%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural South and Sabden?

      Rural South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Sabden 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 South and Sabden?

      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 Sabden on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.