St Ambrose vs Horwich and Blackrod

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    St Ambrose Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      89/100
      Horwich and Blackrod Greater Manchester Police

      St Ambrose vs Horwich and Blackrod Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      St Ambrose
      Lancashire Constabulary
      1,138 crimes / 12m
      ↑115.1% trend
      20.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      89/100
      Very Safe
      Horwich and Blackrod
      Greater Manchester Police
      24 crimes / 12m
      ↓4% trend
      50% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Ambrose
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      89/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      1,138
      24
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      529
      25
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑115.1%
      ↓4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      20.1%
      50%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Ambrose
      B Horwich and Blackrod
      Violent Crime
      406 ↑180%
      0 ↓100%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      294 ↑39%
      1 ↓83%
      Other Theft
      41 ↑105%
      1 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      36 ↑89%
      3 ↓57%
      Burglary
      38 ↑111%
      1
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      79 ↑147%
      5 ↑150%
      Drugs
      27 ↑575%
      4
      Public Order
      55 ↑96%
      2 ↑100%
      Robbery
      10 ↑100%
      0
      Shoplifting
      121 ↑505%
      2 ↑100%
      Theft from Person
      4 ↑33%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      4 ↓20%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      6 ↑20%
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      17 ↑31%
      2 ↑100%
      Overall Verdict
      B Horwich and Blackrod is the safer choice — scoring 89/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Ambrose safer than Horwich and Blackrod?

      St Ambrose has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,138 crimes in the last 12 months. Horwich and Blackrod has a safety score of 89/100 (Very Safe) with 24 crimes. Horwich and Blackrod scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Ambrose vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      St Ambrose shows a year-on-year crime trend of +115.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Horwich and Blackrod shows -4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Ambrose and Horwich and Blackrod?

      In St Ambrose, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (406 incidents). In Horwich and Blackrod, it is Criminal Damage & Arson (5 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Ambrose and Horwich and Blackrod?

      St Ambrose recorded 294 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Horwich and Blackrod recorded 1. 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 St Ambrose vs Horwich and Blackrod?

      Violent crime in St Ambrose totalled 406 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 0 in Horwich and Blackrod. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Ambrose and Horwich and Blackrod in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Ambrose recorded 529 crimes (now 1,138, a change of +115.1%). Horwich and Blackrod recorded 25 crimes previously (now 24, -4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Ambrose and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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. St Ambrose has a resolution rate of 20.1% and Horwich and Blackrod has 50%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Ambrose and Horwich and Blackrod?

      St Ambrose falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Horwich and Blackrod is covered by Greater Manchester Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare St Ambrose and Horwich and Blackrod?

      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 St Ambrose or Horwich and Blackrod on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Ambrose and Horwich and Blackrod. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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