Scotforth East vs Whitefield & Walverton

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    57/100
    Scotforth East Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      8/100
      Whitefield & Walverton Lancashire Constabulary

      Scotforth East vs Whitefield & Walverton Results

      A
      57/100
      Average
      Scotforth East
      Lancashire Constabulary
      357 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.3% trend
      25.5% resolved
      View full statistics
      VS
      B
      8/100
      High Crime
      Whitefield & Walverton
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,339 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.2% trend
      26.8% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Scotforth East
      B Whitefield & Walverton
      Safety Score
      57/100 Average
      8/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      357
      4,339
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      349
      4,393
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.3%
      ↓1.2%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.5%
      26.8%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Scotforth East
      B Whitefield & Walverton
      Violent Crime
      105 ↑28%
      1,613 ↑9%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      97 ↓27%
      1,166 ↓16%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑78%
      246 ↓8%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓33%
      132 ↓21%
      Burglary
      15 ↓32%
      142 ↑9%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      41 ↑86%
      308 ↑17%
      Drugs
      4 ↑300%
      121 ↑36%
      Public Order
      17 ↓11%
      192 ↓5%
      Robbery
      1 ↓67%
      30 ↓19%
      Shoplifting
      42 ↑14%
      187 ↑11%
      Theft from Person
      0
      12 ↓20%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↑100%
      9 ↑13%
      Possession of Weapons
      2 ↓33%
      63 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      7 ↑17%
      118 ↓2%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Scotforth East safer than Whitefield & Walverton?

      Scotforth East has a safety score of 57/100 (Average) and recorded 357 crimes in the last 12 months. Whitefield & Walverton has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) with 4,339 crimes. Scotforth East scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Scotforth East vs Whitefield & Walverton?

      Scotforth East shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.3% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whitefield & Walverton shows -1.2% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Scotforth East and Whitefield & Walverton?

      In Scotforth East, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (105 incidents). In Whitefield & Walverton, it is Violent Crime (1,613 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Scotforth East and Whitefield & Walverton?

      Scotforth East recorded 97 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whitefield & Walverton recorded 1,166. 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 Whitefield & Walverton?

      Violent crime in Scotforth East totalled 105 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 1,613 in Whitefield & Walverton. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Scotforth East and Whitefield & Walverton 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%). Whitefield & Walverton recorded 4,393 crimes previously (now 4,339, -1.2%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Scotforth East and Whitefield & Walverton?

      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 Whitefield & Walverton has 26.8%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Scotforth East and Whitefield & Walverton?

      Scotforth East falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whitefield & Walverton 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 Whitefield & Walverton?

      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 Whitefield & Walverton on a crime map?

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

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