Rural West vs Whitworth
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rural West vs Whitworth 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 Whitworth?
Rural West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 268 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitworth has a safety score of 34/100 (Below Average) with 652 crimes. Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rural West vs Whitworth?
Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Whitworth shows -21.9% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rural West and Whitworth?
In Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 incidents). In Whitworth, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (231 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural West and Whitworth?
Rural West recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitworth recorded 231. 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 Whitworth?
Violent crime in Rural West totalled 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 227 in Whitworth. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rural West and Whitworth 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%). Whitworth recorded 835 crimes previously (now 652, -21.9%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural West and Whitworth?
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 Whitworth has 22.7%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rural West and Whitworth?
Rural West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitworth 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 Whitworth?
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 Whitworth on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural West and Whitworth. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.