Scotforth East vs Torrisholme - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      42/100
      Torrisholme - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Scotforth East vs Torrisholme - Lancaster Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      42/100
      Below Average
      Torrisholme - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      436 crimes / 12m
      ↑159.5% trend
      21.2% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Scotforth East
      B Torrisholme - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      42/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      357
      436
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      349
      168
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↑159.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      21.2%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Scotforth East
      B Torrisholme - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      105 ↑28%
      161 ↑222%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↓27%
      108 ↑93%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑78%
      25 ↑25%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓33%
      13 ↑550%
      Burglary
      15 ↓32%
      16 ↓6%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑86%
      39 ↑225%
      Drugs
      4 ↑300%
      18 ↑1700%
      Public Order
      17 ↓11%
      18 ↑350%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      0
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑14%
      24
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      1 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      12 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      A Scotforth East is the safer choice — scoring 57/100 vs 42/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Scotforth East safer than Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Scotforth East has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Torrisholme - Lancaster has a safety score of 42/100 (Below Average) with 436 crimes. Scotforth East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Scotforth East vs Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Scotforth East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Torrisholme - Lancaster shows +159.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Scotforth East and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      In Scotforth East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Torrisholme - Lancaster, it is Violent Crime (161 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Scotforth East and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Scotforth East recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Torrisholme - Lancaster recorded 108. 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 Scotforth East vs Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Scotforth East totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 161 in Torrisholme - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Scotforth East and Torrisholme - Lancaster in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Scotforth East recorded 349 crimes (now 357, a change of +2.3%). Torrisholme - Lancaster recorded 168 crimes previously (now 436, +159.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Scotforth East and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      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. Scotforth East has a resolution rate of 25.5% and Torrisholme - Lancaster has 21.2%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Scotforth East and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      Scotforth East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Torrisholme - Lancaster 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 Scotforth East and Torrisholme - Lancaster?

      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 Scotforth East or Torrisholme - Lancaster on a crime map?

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

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