St Matthew's - Preston vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    2/100
    St Matthew's - Preston Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      91/100
      Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Lancashire Constabulary

      St Matthew's - Preston vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave Results

      A
      2/100
      High Crime
      St Matthew's - Preston
      Lancashire Constabulary
      4,434 crimes / 12m
      ↑101.1% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      91/100
      Very Safe
      Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
      Lancashire Constabulary
      90 crimes / 12m
      ↓27.4% trend
      25% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A St Matthew's - Preston
      B Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
      Safety Score
      2/100 High Crime
      91/100 Very Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,434
      90
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,205
      124
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑101.1%
      ↓27.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      25%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A St Matthew's - Preston
      B Wilpshire & Ramsgreave
      Violent Crime
      1,498 ↑117%
      35 ↓44%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      970 ↑48%
      27 ↑35%
      Other Theft
      242 ↑61%
      2 ↑0%
      Vehicle Crime
      195 ↑56%
      14 ↓26%
      Burglary
      129 ↑90%
      1 ↓80%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      332 ↑141%
      5 ↑0%
      Drugs
      203 ↑233%
      0 ↓100%
      Public Order
      278 ↑134%
      3 ↓57%
      Robbery
      59 ↑103%
      0
      Shoplifting
      278 ↑303%
      0
      Theft from Person
      30 ↑400%
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      38 ↑245%
      0
      Possession of Weapons
      67 ↑81%
      0
      Other Crime
      115 ↑156%
      3 ↑200%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wilpshire & Ramsgreave is the safer choice — scoring 91/100 vs 2/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is St Matthew's - Preston safer than Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      St Matthew's - Preston has a safety score of 2/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,434 crimes in the last 12 months. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave has a safety score of 91/100 (Very Safe) with 90 crimes. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in St Matthew's - Preston vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      St Matthew's - Preston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +101.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave shows -27.4% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in St Matthew's - Preston and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      In St Matthew's - Preston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,498 incidents). In Wilpshire & Ramsgreave, it is Violent Crime (35 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between St Matthew's - Preston and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      St Matthew's - Preston recorded 970 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wilpshire & Ramsgreave recorded 27. 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 Matthew's - Preston vs Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      Violent crime in St Matthew's - Preston totalled 1,498 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 35 in Wilpshire & Ramsgreave. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in St Matthew's - Preston and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, St Matthew's - Preston recorded 2,205 crimes (now 4,434, a change of +101.1%). Wilpshire & Ramsgreave recorded 124 crimes previously (now 90, -27.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in St Matthew's - Preston and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      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 Matthew's - Preston has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave has 25%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers St Matthew's - Preston and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      St Matthew's - Preston falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Wilpshire & Ramsgreave 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 St Matthew's - Preston and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave?

      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 Matthew's - Preston or Wilpshire & Ramsgreave on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both St Matthew's - Preston and Wilpshire & Ramsgreave. 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.