Stanah vs Whalley & Painterwood

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    55/100
    Stanah Lancashire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      47/100
      Whalley & Painterwood Lancashire Constabulary

      Stanah vs Whalley & Painterwood Results

      A
      55/100
      Average
      Stanah
      Lancashire Constabulary
      281 crimes / 12m
      ↑35.1% trend
      10.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      47/100
      Average
      Whalley & Painterwood
      Lancashire Constabulary
      402 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.3% trend
      32% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Stanah
      B Whalley & Painterwood
      Safety Score
      55/100 Average
      47/100 Average
      Total Crimes
      281
      402
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      208
      389
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑35.1%
      ↑3.3%
      Resolution Rate ?
      10.6%
      32%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Stanah
      B Whalley & Painterwood
      Violent Crime
      112 ↑72%
      179 ↑40%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      76 ↓3%
      101 ↓25%
      Other Theft
      16 ↑60%
      20 ↑43%
      Vehicle Crime
      7 ↓36%
      13 ↓48%
      Burglary
      11 ↑83%
      15 ↓17%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      14 ↓33%
      37 ↑9%
      Drugs
      4 ↓33%
      6 ↓40%
      Public Order
      15 ↑150%
      17 ↑13%
      Robbery
      1 ↑0%
      1 ↑0%
      Shoplifting
      12
      4 ↓20%
      Theft from Person
      2
      0
      Bicycle Theft
      0
      2
      Possession of Weapons
      0
      3 ↑200%
      Other Crime
      11 ↑175%
      4 ↑0%
      Overall Verdict
      These two areas are very closely matched — the metrics are split evenly between them.
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Stanah safer than Whalley & Painterwood?

      Stanah has a safety score of 55/100 (Average) and recorded 281 crimes in the last 12 months. Whalley & Painterwood has a safety score of 47/100 (Average) with 402 crimes. Stanah scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Stanah vs Whalley & Painterwood?

      Stanah shows a year-on-year crime trend of +35.1% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Whalley & Painterwood shows +3.3% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Stanah and Whalley & Painterwood?

      In Stanah, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (112 incidents). In Whalley & Painterwood, it is Violent Crime (179 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Stanah and Whalley & Painterwood?

      Stanah recorded 76 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Whalley & Painterwood recorded 101. 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 Stanah vs Whalley & Painterwood?

      Violent crime in Stanah totalled 112 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 179 in Whalley & Painterwood. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Stanah and Whalley & Painterwood in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Stanah recorded 208 crimes (now 281, a change of +35.1%). Whalley & Painterwood recorded 389 crimes previously (now 402, +3.3%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Stanah and Whalley & Painterwood?

      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. Stanah has a resolution rate of 10.6% and Whalley & Painterwood has 32%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Stanah and Whalley & Painterwood?

      Stanah falls within the Lancashire Constabulary boundary. Whalley & Painterwood 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 Stanah and Whalley & Painterwood?

      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 Stanah or Whalley & Painterwood on a crime map?

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

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