Rural West vs Wiswell & Barrow
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Rural West vs Wiswell & Barrow 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 Wiswell & Barrow?
Rural West has a safety score of 65/100 (Safe) and recorded 268 crimes in the last 12 months. Wiswell & Barrow has a safety score of 81/100 (Safe) with 63 crimes. Wiswell & Barrow scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Rural West vs Wiswell & Barrow?
Rural West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -20.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wiswell & Barrow shows 0% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Rural West and Wiswell & Barrow?
In Rural West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (97 incidents). In Wiswell & Barrow, it is Anti-Social Behaviour (33 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Rural West and Wiswell & Barrow?
Rural West recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wiswell & Barrow recorded 33. 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 Wiswell & Barrow?
Violent crime in Rural West totalled 97 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 20 in Wiswell & Barrow. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Rural West and Wiswell & Barrow 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%). Wiswell & Barrow recorded 63 crimes previously (now 63, 0%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Rural West and Wiswell & Barrow?
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 Wiswell & Barrow has 8.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Rural West and Wiswell & Barrow?
Rural West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wiswell & Barrow 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 Wiswell & Barrow?
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 Wiswell & Barrow on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Rural West and Wiswell & Barrow. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.