Sabden vs Wensley Fold

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    89/100
    Sabden Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      2/100
      Wensley Fold Lancashire Constabulary

      Sabden vs Wensley Fold Results

      A
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Sabden
      Lancashire Constabulary
      66 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.5% trend
      60% resolved
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      VS
      B
      2/100
      High Crime
      Wensley Fold
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,932 crimes / 12m
      ↑78.4% trend
      24.2% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sabden
      B Wensley Fold
      Safety Score
      89/100 Very Safe
      2/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      66
      1,932
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      91
      1,083
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓27.5%
      ↑78.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      60%
      24.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sabden
      B Wensley Fold
      Violent Crime
      32 ↑7%
      700 ↑65%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      13 ↓28%
      505 ↑77%
      Other Theft
      3 ↓25%
      98 ↑61%
      Vehicle Crime
      3 ↓67%
      84 ↑68%
      Burglary
      5 ↓17%
      41 ↑78%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      4 ↓67%
      116 ↑100%
      Drugs
      0 ↓100%
      60 ↑300%
      Public Order
      3 ↑50%
      108 ↑108%
      Robbery
      0
      22 ↑69%
      Shoplifting
      0
      111 ↑82%
      Theft from Person
      0
      8 ↑700%
      Bicycle Theft
      0 ↓100%
      9 ↑200%
      Possession of Weapons
      1
      17 ↑467%
      Other Crime
      2 ↓67%
      53 ↑56%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sabden is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sabden safer than Wensley Fold?

      Sabden has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) and recorded 66 crimes in the last 12 months. Wensley Fold has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) with 1,932 crimes. Sabden scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sabden vs Wensley Fold?

      Sabden shows a year-on-year crime trend of -27.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wensley Fold shows +78.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sabden and Wensley Fold?

      In Sabden, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (32 incidents). In Wensley Fold, it is Violent Crime (700 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sabden and Wensley Fold?

      Sabden recorded 13 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wensley Fold recorded 505. 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 Sabden vs Wensley Fold?

      Violent crime in Sabden totalled 32 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 700 in Wensley Fold. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sabden and Wensley Fold in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sabden recorded 91 crimes (now 66, a change of -27.5%). Wensley Fold recorded 1,083 crimes previously (now 1,932, +78.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sabden and Wensley Fold?

      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. Sabden has a resolution rate of 60% and Wensley Fold has 24.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sabden and Wensley Fold?

      Sabden falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wensley Fold 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 Sabden and Wensley Fold?

      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 Sabden or Wensley Fold on a crime map?

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

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