Salthill vs Scotforth West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Salthill Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Scotforth West Lancashire Constabulary

      Salthill vs Scotforth West Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Salthill
      Lancashire Constabulary
      458 crimes / 12m
      ↑33.1% trend
      34.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Scotforth West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Salthill
      B Scotforth West
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      458
      425
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      344
      526
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑33.1%
      ↓19.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      34.7%
      33.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Salthill
      B Scotforth West
      Violent Crime
      151 ↑76%
      147 ↓10%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      124 ↑14%
      105 ↓36%
      Other Theft
      39 ↑34%
      32 ↑3%
      Vehicle Crime
      16 ↑220%
      10 ↓57%
      Burglary
      9 ↓18%
      26 ↓38%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      34 ↑17%
      42 ↑20%
      Drugs
      6 ↓14%
      9 ↑29%
      Public Order
      31 ↑94%
      33 ↑10%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      3 ↑50%
      Shoplifting
      24 ↓31%
      7 ↑40%
      Theft from Person
      0 ↓100%
      2 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      3 ↑200%
      2 ↓71%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↓25%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      16 ↑129%
      4 ↓64%
      Overall Verdict
      B Scotforth West is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 44/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Salthill safer than Scotforth West?

      Salthill has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 458 crimes in the last 12 months. Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 425 crimes. Scotforth West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Salthill vs Scotforth West?

      Salthill shows a year-on-year crime trend of +33.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Scotforth West shows -19.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Salthill and Scotforth West?

      In Salthill, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (151 incidents). In Scotforth West, it is Violent Crime (147 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Salthill and Scotforth West?

      Salthill recorded 124 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Scotforth West recorded 105. 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 Salthill vs Scotforth West?

      Violent crime in Salthill totalled 151 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 147 in Scotforth West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Salthill and Scotforth West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Salthill recorded 344 crimes (now 458, a change of +33.1%). Scotforth West recorded 526 crimes previously (now 425, -19.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Salthill and Scotforth West?

      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. Salthill has a resolution rate of 34.7% and Scotforth West has 33.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Salthill and Scotforth West?

      Salthill falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Scotforth West 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 Salthill and Scotforth West?

      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 Salthill or Scotforth West on a crime map?

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

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.