Rural South vs Up Holland

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    72/100
    Rural South Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      23/100
      Up Holland Lancashire Constabulary

      Rural South vs Up Holland Results

      A
      72/100
      Safe
      Rural South
      Lancashire Constabulary
      247 crimes / 12m
      ↓21.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      VS
      B
      23/100
      High Crime
      Up Holland
      Lancashire Constabulary
      608 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.1% trend
      29.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Rural South
      B Up Holland
      Safety Score
      72/100 Safe
      23/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      247
      608
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      313
      450
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓21.1%
      ↑35.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      50%
      29.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Rural South
      B Up Holland
      Violent Crime
      82 ↑4%
      248 ↑72%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      81 ↓32%
      133 ↓11%
      Other Theft
      11 ↓56%
      24 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      15 ↓25%
      41 ↑52%
      Burglary
      18 ↓25%
      34 ↑31%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      13 ↓35%
      43 ↑10%
      Drugs
      3 ↓25%
      14 ↑75%
      Public Order
      9 ↑13%
      24 ↑200%
      Robbery
      2 ↑0%
      8 ↑700%
      Shoplifting
      4 ↑300%
      7 ↑600%
      Theft from Person
      0
      1 ↓50%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      11 ↑175%
      Other Crime
      6 ↑0%
      20 ↑67%
      Overall Verdict
      A Rural South is the safer choice — scoring 72/100 vs 23/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Rural South safer than Up Holland?

      Rural South has a safety score of 72/100 (Safe) and recorded 247 crimes in the last 12 months. Up Holland has a safety score of 23/100 (High Crime) with 608 crimes. Rural South scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Rural South vs Up Holland?

      Rural South shows a year-on-year crime trend of -21.1% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Up Holland shows +35.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Rural South, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (82 incidents). In Up Holland, it is Violent Crime (248 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Rural South recorded 81 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Up Holland recorded 133. 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 Up Holland?

      Violent crime in Rural South totalled 82 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 248 in Up Holland. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Rural South and Up Holland 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%). Up Holland recorded 450 crimes previously (now 608, +35.1%).

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

      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 Up Holland has 29.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Rural South and Up Holland?

      Rural South falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Up Holland 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 Up Holland?

      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 Up Holland on a crime map?

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

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