Rural South vs Talbot

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Rural South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      4/100
      Talbot Lancashire Constabulary

      Rural South vs Talbot Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Rural South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      4/100
      High Crime
      Talbot
      Lancashire Constabulary
      5,868 crimes / 12m
      ↑17.6% trend
      20.4% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural South
      B Talbot
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      4/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      247
      5,868
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      313
      4,989
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↑17.6%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      20.4%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural South
      B Talbot
      Violent Crime
      82 ↑4%
      2,252 ↑51%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓32%
      1,331 ↓13%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓56%
      353 ↑15%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓25%
      122 ↓12%
      Burglary
      18 ↓25%
      152 ↓25%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓35%
      310 ↑18%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      212 ↑56%
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      367 ↑54%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      81 ↓1%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑300%
      389 ↑3%
      Theft from Person
      0
      70 ↓11%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      35 ↑17%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      85 ↑29%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      109 ↑95%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 4/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural South safer than Talbot?

      Rural South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Talbot has a safety score of 4/100 (High Crime) with 5,868 crimes. Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural South vs Talbot?

      Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Talbot shows +17.6% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Talbot, it is Violent Crime (2,252 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rural South recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Talbot recorded 1,331. 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 Talbot?

      Violent crime in Rural South totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,252 in Talbot. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural South and Talbot 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%). Talbot recorded 4,989 crimes previously (now 5,868, +17.6%).

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

      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 Talbot has 20.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural South and Talbot?

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

      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 Talbot on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural South and Talbot. 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.