Rural South vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rural South vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn 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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Rural South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. St Oswald's - Hyndburn has a safety score of 58/100 (Average) with 375 crimes. Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rural South vs St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. St Oswald's - Hyndburn shows -5.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rural South and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
In Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In St Oswald's - Hyndburn, it is Violent Crime (122 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural South and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Rural South recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while St Oswald's - Hyndburn recorded 96. 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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Violent crime in Rural South totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 122 in St Oswald's - Hyndburn. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rural South and St Oswald's - Hyndburn 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%). St Oswald's - Hyndburn recorded 397 crimes previously (now 375, -5.5%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural South and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn has 56.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rural South and St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
Rural South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. St Oswald's - Hyndburn 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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn?
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 St Oswald's - Hyndburn on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural South and St Oswald's - Hyndburn. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.