Scotforth West vs Stanley

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Scotforth West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      40/100
      Stanley Lancashire Constabulary

      Scotforth West vs Stanley Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Scotforth West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      40/100
      Below Average
      Stanley
      Lancashire Constabulary
      497 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.4% trend
      18.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Scotforth West
      B Stanley
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      40/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      425
      497
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      526
      476
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.2%
      ↑4.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      18.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Scotforth West
      B Stanley
      Violent Crime
      147 ↓10%
      198 ↑52%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓36%
      138 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑3%
      26 ↑37%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓57%
      14 ↓22%
      Burglary
      26 ↓38%
      17 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑20%
      30 ↑7%
      Drugs
      9 ↑29%
      6 ↑20%
      Public Order
      33 ↑10%
      22 ↑57%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      32 ↓56%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓71%
      2 ↑100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      2 ↑100%
      Other Crime
      4 ↓64%
      9 ↓40%
      Overall Verdict
      A Scotforth West is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 40/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Scotforth West safer than Stanley?

      Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 425 crimes in the last 12 months. Stanley has a safety score of 40/100 (Below Average) with 497 crimes. Scotforth West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Scotforth West vs Stanley?

      Scotforth West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Stanley shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

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

      In Scotforth West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Stanley, it is Violent Crime (198 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

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

      Scotforth West recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Stanley recorded 138. 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 West vs Stanley?

      Violent crime in Scotforth West totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 198 in Stanley. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

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

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Scotforth West recorded 526 crimes (now 425, a change of -19.2%). Stanley recorded 476 crimes previously (now 497, +4.4%).

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

      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 West has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Stanley has 18.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Scotforth West and Stanley?

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

      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 West or Stanley on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Scotforth West and Stanley. 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.