Rural South vs Torrisholme - Lancaster

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
      42/100
      Torrisholme - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Rural South vs Torrisholme - Lancaster Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Rural South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      50% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Torrisholme - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      436 crimes / 12m
      ↑159.5% trend
      21.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural South
      B Torrisholme - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      247
      436
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      313
      168
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↑159.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural South
      B Torrisholme - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      82 ↑4%
      161 ↑222%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓32%
      108 ↑93%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓56%
      25 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓25%
      13 ↑550%
      Burglary
      18 ↓25%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓35%
      39 ↑225%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      18 ↑1700%
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      18 ↑350%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      0
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑300%
      24
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      12 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 42/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural South safer than Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Rural South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Torrisholme - Lancaster has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 436 crimes. Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural South vs Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Torrisholme - Lancaster shows +159.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Rural South and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      In Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Torrisholme - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (161 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rural South recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torrisholme - Lancaster recorded 108. 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 Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Rural South totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 161 in Torrisholme - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural South and Torrisholme - Lancaster 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%). Torrisholme - Lancaster recorded 168 crimes previously (now 436, +159.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural South and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      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 Torrisholme - Lancaster has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural South and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Rural South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Torrisholme - Lancaster 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 Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      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 Torrisholme - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

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