Scotforth East vs University - Lancaster

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    44/100
    Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      83/100
      University - Lancaster Lancashire Constabulary

      Scotforth East vs University - Lancaster Results

      A
      44/100
      Below Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      423 crimes / 12m
      ↑24.4% trend
      19.4% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      83/100
      Safe
      University - Lancaster
      Lancashire Constabulary
      90 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.1% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Scotforth East
      B University - Lancaster
      Safety Score
      44/100 Below Average
      83/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      423
      90
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      340
      89
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑24.4%
      ↑1.1%
      Resolution Rate ?
      19.4%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Scotforth East
      B University - Lancaster
      Violent Crime
      139 ↑85%
      17 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      85 ↓34%
      12 ↓52%
      Other Theft
      24 ↑140%
      26 ↑13%
      Vehicle Crime
      9 ↓25%
      4
      Burglary
      21 ↓5%
      5 ↑67%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      55 ↑104%
      3 ↑0%
      Drugs
      5 ↑67%
      1
      Public Order
      27 ↑93%
      3 ↓40%
      Robbery
      1 ↓50%
      0
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑17%
      0 ↓100%
      Theft from Person
      0
      2 ↑100%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↓50%
      15 ↑650%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑0%
      0
      Other Crime
      10 ↑100%
      2
      Overall Verdict
      B University - Lancaster is the safer choice — scoring 83/100 vs 44/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Scotforth East safer than University - Lancaster?

      Scotforth East has a safety score of 44/100 (Below Average) and recorded 423 crimes in the last 12 months. University - Lancaster has a safety score of 83/100 (Safe) with 90 crimes. University - Lancaster scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

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

      Scotforth East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +24.4% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. University - Lancaster shows +1.1% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Scotforth East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (139 incidents). In University - Lancaster, it is Other Theft (26 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Scotforth East recorded 85 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while University - Lancaster recorded 12. 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 University - Lancaster?

      Violent crime in Scotforth East totalled 139 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 17 in University - Lancaster. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Scotforth East recorded 340 crimes (now 423, a change of +24.4%). University - Lancaster recorded 89 crimes previously (now 90, +1.1%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Scotforth East and University - 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 19.4% and University - Lancaster has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Scotforth East and University - Lancaster?

      Scotforth East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. University - 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 University - 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 University - Lancaster on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Scotforth East and University - 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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