Rural West vs West Pennine
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rural West vs West Pennine 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 West safer than West Pennine?
Rural West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 268 crimes in the last 12 months. West Pennine has a safety score of 60/100 (Average) with 349 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rural West vs West Pennine?
Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. West Pennine shows -5.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rural West and West Pennine?
In Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 incidents). In West Pennine, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (110 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural West and West Pennine?
Rural West recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Pennine recorded 110. 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 West vs West Pennine?
Violent crime in Rural West totalled 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 107 in West Pennine. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rural West and West Pennine in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Rural West recorded 338 crimes (now 268, a change of -20.7%). West Pennine recorded 370 crimes previously (now 349, -5.7%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural West and West Pennine?
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 West has a resolution rate of 0% and West Pennine has 40%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rural West and West Pennine?
Rural West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. West Pennine 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 West and West Pennine?
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 West or West Pennine on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural West and West Pennine. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.