Scotforth West vs Walton-le-dale West

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    53/100
    Scotforth West Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      53/100
      Walton-le-dale West Lancashire Constabulary

      Scotforth West vs Walton-le-dale West Results

      A
      53/100
      Average
      Scotforth West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      425 crimes / 12m
      ↓19.2% trend
      33.3% resolved
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      VS
      B
      53/100
      Average
      Walton-le-dale West
      Lancashire Constabulary
      350 crimes / 12m
      ↑102.3% trend
      37.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Scotforth West
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Safety Score
      53/100 Average
      53/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      425
      350
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      526
      173
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓19.2%
      ↑102.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      37.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Scotforth West
      B Walton-le-dale West
      Violent Crime
      147 ↓10%
      114 ↑84%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      105 ↓36%
      95 ↑102%
      Other Theft
      32 ↑3%
      30 ↑131%
      Vehicle Crime
      10 ↓57%
      27 ↑200%
      Burglary
      26 ↓38%
      10 ↑43%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      42 ↑20%
      31 ↑158%
      Drugs
      9 ↑29%
      1 ↓67%
      Public Order
      33 ↑10%
      9 ↑50%
      Robbery
      3 ↑50%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      7 ↑40%
      25 ↑733%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↑0%
      1
      Bicycle Theft
      2 ↓71%
      0 ↓100%
      Possession of Weapons
      3 ↑0%
      3
      Other Crime
      4 ↓64%
      4 ↓33%
      Overall Verdict
      B Walton-le-dale West is the safer choice — scoring 53/100 vs 53/100 and winning 2 out of 4 key metrics.
      2/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Scotforth West safer than Walton-le-dale West?

      Scotforth West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) and recorded 425 crimes in the last 12 months. Walton-le-dale West has a safety score of 53/100 (Average) with 350 crimes. Both areas score equally on the safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Scotforth West vs Walton-le-dale West?

      Scotforth West shows a year-on-year crime trend of -19.2% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Walton-le-dale West shows +102.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Scotforth West and Walton-le-dale West?

      In Scotforth West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (147 incidents). In Walton-le-dale West, it is Violent Crime (114 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Scotforth West and Walton-le-dale West?

      Scotforth West recorded 105 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Walton-le-dale West recorded 95. 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 Walton-le-dale West?

      Violent crime in Scotforth West totalled 147 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 114 in Walton-le-dale West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Scotforth West and Walton-le-dale West 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%). Walton-le-dale West recorded 173 crimes previously (now 350, +102.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Scotforth West and Walton-le-dale 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. Scotforth West has a resolution rate of 33.3% and Walton-le-dale West has 37.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Scotforth West and Walton-le-dale West?

      Scotforth West falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Walton-le-dale 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 Scotforth West and Walton-le-dale 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 Scotforth West or Walton-le-dale West on a crime map?

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

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